The Coziest Italian Chickpea Soup Recipe for Chilly Evenings - The Dream Cafe

Ingredients

• 2 cans (14 ounces / 400 grams) chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
• 3 slices bacon (diced)
• 3 cups fresh baby spinach
• 1 small diced onion
• 5 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 jarred roasted red pepper (diced)
• 2 cans (14 ounces / 400 grams) low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 can (14 ounces / 400 grams) diced tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• Sea or kosher salt
• Fresh black pepper
• Red pepper flakes (optional, to taste)
• Grated Parmesan cheese (for serving)
• Mozzarella garlic bread (for serving)