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Tomato Pastina Soup
Yield: Makes 6 servings
Similar to a chilled gazpacho, this vitamin C-packed soup is served hot for a different twist. By adding pastina, cumin and coriander, this soup is a delicious new version of a familiar favorite.
Ingredients:
2
teaspoons olive oil

2/3
cup coarsely chopped green bell pepper

1/2
cup coarsely chopped onion

1/2
cup coarsely chopped cucumber

3
cloves garlic, minced

1-1/2
pounds fresh tomatoes, coarsely chopped

1
can (14-1/2 ounces) whole tomatoes, undrained

2
tablespoons balsamic vinegar

2
teaspoons ground cumin

1
teaspoon coriander seeds

1/2
teaspoon black pepper

1/4
teaspoon salt

1
ounce uncooked pastina

1
cup water



 
Preparation:
1.
Heat oil in large saucepan over medium heat until hot. Add bell pepper, onion, cucumber and garlic; cook and stir until pepper and onion are tender. Add fresh and canned tomatoes, vinegar, cumin, coriander, pepper and salt. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low; simmer, covered, 15 minutes. Remove from heat; cool.

2.
Place tomato mixture in food processor or blender; process in small batches until smooth. Return to saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat. Add pasta; cook 4 to 6 minutes or until pasta is tender. Stir in water; transfer to serving bowls.



Nutritional Information:
Serving Size: 3/4 cup soup
Sodium 214 mg
Protein 3 g
Fiber 3 g
Carbohydrate 17 g
Saturated Fat trace g
Total Fat 2 g
Calories from Fat 21 %
Calories 93
Dietary Exchange:
Vegetable 2
Starch 1/2
Fat 1/2


This recipe appears in: Italian

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