CREMA DI CECI E GAMBERETTI

Ingredients	Quantity
Extra virgin olive oil	2 oz.
Brown onion	8 oz.
Celery	6 oz.
Garlic, sliced	1 oz.
Fresh thyme	1/2 Tbsp.
Carmelina Brands® Garbanzo Beans	(1) 3kg can
Chicken stock	2 qt.
Ground black pepper	1/4 tsp.
Kosher salt	1 Tbsp.
Vegetable stock	1 1/2 qt.
Fresh large prawns, peeled & deveined	1 lb. cut in pieces
Italian parsley, chopped	1/2 oz.
White wine	2 oz.

Method & Formula

In a large sauce pan, heat the oil, add the shrimp and cook for a minute. Remove and set aside. Add in the onions, celery, and garlic. Cook until translucent. Add garbanzo beans and cook until the bottom of the pan starts to dry out. Deglaze with wine, and let the wine evaporate for a minute. Then add the chicken, vegetable stock, salt and pepper and fresh thyme. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cook the soup for about 20 minutes, then, with an electric blender, puree the soup until it is very smooth. Add the shrimp with garbanzo soup and cook for 10 more minutes. Check the flavor and serve hot. Enjoy!

Yield	Acceptable Pairings
5 quarts	Pinot Grigio of Veneto