MINESTRONE SOUP RECIPE | VEGETABLE MINESTRONE SOUP RECIPE

   Whenever we go to Pizza hut here, we order this minestrone soup and i was searching for a perfect and easy recipe for vegetarian version of minestrone soup. I bookmarked the recipe from here. This minestrone soup tasted awesome and was quite filling too.

INGREDIENTS:(SERVES 3-4 )

ONION	1 NO.
TOMATO	2 NO
TOMATO PASTE | TOMATO SAUCE	2 TSP
GARLIC	1 NO
CARROT| CORN|BABY CORN	1/2 CUP(FINELY CHOPPED)
PASTA	A FISTFUL
CHICK PEAS	A FISTFUL(SOAKED OVERNIGHT)
ITALIAN SEASONING	1 TSP
SALT AND SUGAR	TO TASTE
PEPPER POWDER	1/4 TSP
CHILLI FLAKES	1/2 TSP
OLIVE OIL	1 TSP

METHOD:

• Soak the chick peas for 6 to 8 hours and pressure cook them for 3 whistles.

• Chop the onions, tomatoes and the veggies finely.
• You can use any veggies of your choice.
• Finely chop the garlic too.

• In a pan add oil and  throw in the minced garlic, italian seasoning and pepper.
• Add onions and saute for few minutes till it becomes translucent.

• Now add the chopped tomatoes. and saute for few minutes.
• Saute till the tomatoes turn soft.

• Add the chopped veggies,pasta , cooked chickpeas and add 2 cups of water.

• Add the tomato paste to this and mix well.
• Cook in medium flame for 10 to 12 minutes.

• Soup is ready to serve now.
• This soup was very filling .

Note:

• Chick peas can be replaced with red kidney beans or black beans.
• Any variety of pasta can be used.