INGREDIENTS:(SERVES 3-4 )

ONION1 NO.
TOMATO2 NO
TOMATO PASTE | TOMATO SAUCE2 TSP
GARLIC1 NO
CARROT| CORN|BABY CORN1/2 CUP(FINELY CHOPPED)
PASTAA FISTFUL
CHICK PEASA FISTFUL(SOAKED OVERNIGHT)
ITALIAN SEASONING1 TSP
SALT AND SUGARTO TASTE
PEPPER POWDER1/4 TSP
CHILLI FLAKES1/2 TSP
OLIVE OIL1 TSP
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METHOD:

  • Soak the chick peas for 6 to 8 hours and pressure cook them for 3 whistles.
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  • Chop the onions, tomatoes and the veggies finely.
  • You can use any veggies of your choice.
  • Finely chop the garlic too.
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  • 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.
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  • 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 .
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Note:

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