Vegetable Pasta Soup
This hearty and flavorful soup is packed with Moroccan-inspired flavors, making it a perfect meal for the winter season. It can be served as a light snack or a comforting dinner. The combination of fresh vegetables, pasta, and chickpeas creates a filling yet refreshing dish. Enjoy this simple, healthy soup paired with garlic bread and a salad of your choice for a delightful meal.
Cuisine: Italian
Course: Dinner
Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup carrots, diced
- 1/2 cup green capsicum (bell pepper), diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, chopped
- 2 tomatoes, chopped
- 1/2 cup whole wheat pasta
- 1/2 cup chickpeas (or substitute with other beans)
- 2 tbsp tomato ketchup
- 1 tsp basil powder
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon powder
- 1 tsp paprika powder (or red chili flakes)
- 1/2 tsp whole black pepper, crushed
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- Salt, to taste
- 4 cups water
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Instructions:
- Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and garlic, cooking for 2 to 3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Add the diced carrots, green capsicum, chickpeas, tomatoes, tomato ketchup, basil powder, cinnamon, paprika powder, crushed black pepper, turmeric powder, and salt. Stir everything together and cook for about 10 minutes, or until the vegetables are soft.
- Pour in the water and bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
- Add the pasta and cook for an additional 8 to 10 minutes until the pasta is tender.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper, if needed.
- Serve the Vegetable Pasta Soup hot, paired with garlic bread and a salad of your choice for a full meal.
Enjoy your cozy and nutritious Vegetable Pasta Soup, perfect for any time of the year!
