Mediterranean Pasta Soup
Mediterranean Pasta Soup
Mediterranean Pasta Soup
Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes, total Recipe makes: 8 servings
Ingredients:
2 teaspoons olive oil cup diced onion 1 cups water 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth (non-vegetarians can use low-sodium chicken broth) teaspoon ground cumin teaspoon ground cinnamon teaspoon ground black pepper 1 can (about 14 ounces) garbanzo beans (chickpeas), drained and rinsed 1 can (about 14 ounces) diced tomatoes cup dilatini pasta (short tube-shaped macaroni) 2 teaspoons chopped parsley
Instructions:
1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and saut until lightly browned. 2. Add the water, low-sodium broth, cumin, cinnamon, pepper, garbanzo beans, and canned tomatoes with their juice. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce the heat. Simmer for 5 minutes. 3. Add the pasta and stir, then cook for 10 minutes longer or until pasta is al dente (tender but still firm). 4. Stir in the chopped parsley. Serve hot.