If freezing the soup for future use, cook the pasta only halfway. This will prevent the pasta from getting soggy.
Vegetable Pasta Soup
Make this quick soup as a side dish for lunch or dinner or serve it as an appetizer.
Servings: Makes 12 (3/4-cup) appetizer servings.
Total: 35 mins
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Ingredients
2 teaspoons olive oil
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 cups coarsely shredded carrot
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup thinly sliced celery
1 32-ounce box reduced-sodium chicken broth
4 cups water
1 1/2 cups dried ditalini pasta
1/4 cup shaved Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons snipped fresh parsley
Directions
1. In a 5- to 6-quart Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat. Add garlic; cook for 15 seconds. Add carrot, onion, and celery; cook for 5 to 7 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Add chicken broth and the water; bring to boiling. Add uncooked pasta; cook for 7 to 8 minutes or until pasta is tender.
2. To serve, top individual servings with Parmesan cheese and parsley. Makes 12 (3/4-cup) appetizer servings.
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