Neapolitan Pasta Soup
1/2 cup of butter beans
8 cups of water
1 bay leaf
4 teaspoons of powdered vegetable bouillon
1/2 cup of whole wheat noodles
1 teaspoon of salt
1 clove garlic, peeled and finely chopped
6 tablespoons of olive oil
2 1/4 cups of diced tomatoes, drained if canned
1/2 teaspoon of oregano
a pinch of cayenne pepper
Soak beans in 4 cups of water overnight. Drain, then place beans in
large saucepan with 4 cups of fresh water, bay leaf and 2 teaspoons
vegetable bouillon powder. Simmer, covered, for 45 minutes.
Cook noodles in boiling salted water until just tender, according to
package directions, drain and set aside.
In frying pan, sauté garlic in olive oil until transparent. Add tomato,
oregano, and cayenne pepper, simmer, stirring constantly, for 5 minutes.
Pour tomato mixture into bean soup. add noodles.
Reheat soup briefly. Add remaining vegetable bouillon powder, stirring
well. Serve hot. Serves 4 |
Amazon.com Gift Cards - In a Gift Box - Free One-Day Shipping
|
