maltese kusksu minestra soup

Ingredients For maltese kusksu minestra soup

• 2 Tbsp

  olive oil
• 2 clove

  minced garlic
• 1/2 c

  diced celery
• 1/2 c

  chopped onion
• 1

  bay leaf
• 10 oz

  diced zucchini
• 1/2

  red bell pepper, diced
• 1 c

  peeled diced fresh pumpkin or butternut squash
• 4 c

  chicken broth or vegetable broth
• 1 can

  (15 ounce) diced tomatoes
• 1 can

  (8 ounce) tomato sauce
• 1 tsp

  fennel seed
• 1 tsp

  dried mint
• 1 tsp

  dried basil
• 1/2 tsp

  dried rosemary
• 1 pinch

  red pepper flakes
• salt and black pepper
• 1/2 c

  uncooked large israeli couscous
• 1 can

  (15 ounces) chickpeas or garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
• 2 Tbsp

  chopped fresh italian parsley
• 1/2 c

  freshly grated parmesan cheese