Instructions: Heat olive oil, sausage, carrot, celery, onion and garlic in a large frying pan over medium heat. Stir frequently to break up sausage meat, and cook until meat is no longer pink. Add chicken broth and chickpeas; cover and cook for 10 minutes to blend flavors.

Remove 4 cups soup and puree in a blender or food processor until smooth. Return to saucepan, stirring to blend. Add spinach and cayenne. Simmer 5 minutes, or until spinach is soft.

Yield: 8

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