Chicken, Brown Rice, and Garbanzo Bean Soup

There will be silence before You, and praise in Zion, O God,
And to You the vow will be performed.
² O You who hear prayer,
To You all men come.
³ Iniquities prevail against me;
As for our transgressions, You forgive them.
⁴ How blessed is the one whom You choose and bring nearto You
To dwell in Your courts.
We will be satisfied with the goodness of Your house,
Your holy temple.Ps 65

Ingredients:

2 tbsp butter
1 cup chopped cherry tomatoes
1/4 cup fresh chopped basil (or other herbs of your choice)
1 tsp salt (add additional tsp if garbanzo beans are unsalted)
1 tsp garlic powder
2 cups diced cooked chicken
2 cups garbanzo beans cooked and pureed in 1 cup water (use a blender)
1 cup cooked brown rice

Directions:

1. add the butter, tomatoes, basil, salt, and garlic powder to a large cooking pot and fry on medium heat for ~ 3 minutes
2. add the chicken and continue frying for ~ 3 minutes
3. add the pureed beans and rice, bring to a boil, cover lid, and let simmer on low heat for ~ 15 minutes