Chocolate Peppermint Protein Shake

Instructions

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   1. Prepare ingredients

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   Wash and dry produce.  Halve, peel, and finely dice onion. Drain and rinse chickpeas.

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   2. Start Soup

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   Heat a drizzle of olive oil in large pot over medium-high heat. Add sausage and cook, breaking up meat into pieces, until browed and cooked through, 4-6 minutes. Add onion; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 4-5 minutes. Stir in tomato paste and half the Italian seasoning; cook, stiffing, 30 seconds.

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   3. Simmer Soup

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   Stir 2 ½ cups water, stock concentrates, chickpeas, and a big pinch of salt into pot. Cover and bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium.  Simmer, covered, 7 minutes.

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   4. Finish & Serve

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   Once soup has simmered, uncover pot and stir in spinach. Simmer until spinach has wilted, 2-3 minutes more. Season generously with salt and pepper to taste. Divide soup between bowls and serve.