Chickpea, Vegetable and Tuna Soup Recipe - Food.com

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 1/2 small red onion, chopped finely
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced (about 8 ounces)
• 2 medium zucchini, diced (about 8 ounces)
• 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 2 cups water
• 2 tablespoons dried onion, minced
• 1 -2 chicken stock cube
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano (optional)
• 1/4-1 teaspoon ground dried chile (optional)
• 1 (4 ounce) can mushroom stems and pieces, undrained
• 1 (15 ounce) can corn kernels, undrained
• 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
• 1 (4 ounce) can tuna, drained
• salt and pepper
• 3/4-1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
• chopped cilantro (to garnish) (optional)