Tomato, Pasta and Basil Soup

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Tomato, Pasta and Basil Soup

 

 

1 cup small GF pasta shapes

1 tablespoon (4 tsp) olive oil

1 brown (yellow) onion, finely chopped

2 garlic cloves, crushed

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

three 425 g (15 oz) cans diced tomatoes

2 cups vegetable stock

1/2 cup small basil leaves

 

 

1. Cook pasta in a large saucepan of boiling salted water, following

packet directions, until just tender. Drain.

 

2 Meanwhile, combine oil, onion and garlic in an 8-cup capacity,

heatproof microwave-safe bowl. Cook, uncovered, on HIGH (100%) power

for 2 minutes or until soft. Stir in cinnamon. Cook for

30 seconds on HIGH (100%) power.

 

3. Add tomatoes and stock. Cook, uncovered, on HIGH (100%) power for

4 to 6 minutes, stirring after 3 minutes, or until soup comes to the

boil. Cook for 15 minutes on MEDIUM (50%) power or until thickened

slightly.

 

4. Stir pasta and basil into soup. Season with salt and pepper. Ladle

into bowls. Serve.

 

 

Serves 4.