VEGETABLE BEAN PASTA SOUP

 

 

This colourful soup is quite a hit among children and can be whipped in just about half hour

 

INGREDIENTS

• Olive oil 1 tbsp

• Onion –1 medium sliced

• Carrots -2 diced

• Celery – 2 sliced

• Chicken stock – approx 6 cups

• Beans – drained and rinsed. More nutritious if they are sprouted

• ½ cup pasta shells

• Salt and pepper to taste

 

TOOLS REQUIRED

• Large Pot

PREPARATION METHOD

• Heat olive oil in large pot. Simmer it. Add onion and cook till they almost transparent pink in color.
• To this add carrots and celery and cook for almost 4 mins
• Add the chicken stock and boil this mixture. Reduce the heat and check if the carrots and celery have become tender
• To this add the beans and pasta shells till they are cooked but not completely (especially the pasta). This stage will need about 8 mins or so.
• Add pepper and salt to taste.
• Serve in bowls

Serving Suggestions

Serve with bread sticks or garlic bread