Pasta Day: Southwestern Minestrone With Corn Macaroni

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Southwestern Minestrone With Corn Macaroni

 

Recipe By : Vegetarian Times Low-Fat & Fast Pasta, page 2

Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Beans And Legumes Pasta, Couscous, Etc.

Soups And Stews Vegetables

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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1 tablespoon canola oil

1 medium yellow onion -- diced

1 red or green bell pepper -- seeded and diced

4 cloves garlic -- minced

1 jalapeno pepper -- seeded and minced

6 cups vegetable broth

1/4 cup canned tomato paste

2 teaspoons dried oregano

1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 cup corn macaroni

(or spelt or quinoa macaroni)

1 1/2 cups corn kernels -- fresh or frozen

1 cup cooked black beans -- or canned, drained

1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

 

Makes 6 servings

 

This intriguing variation of the Italian soup classic is a tureen of black

beans, corn, vegetables, and assertive Southwestern spices. This is an

ideal opportunity to try a specialty macaroni made with either corn, spelt,

or quinoa.

 

In a large saucepan, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion,

bell pepper, garlic, and jalapeno pepper and cook, stirring, for 7 minutes.

 

Add the vegetable broth, tomato paste, oregano, cumin, pepper, and salt,

and bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally. Stir in the macaroni, corn,

beans, and parsley, and return to a simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally,

until the pasta is al dente, about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from the heat

and let stand for 5 to 10 minutes before serving. Ladle the soup into

shallow bowls and serve with warmed flour tortillas.

 

Variations: Add 2 tablespoons of chopped cilantro in place of the parsley

or offer shredded Monterey Jack cheese as a garnish (about 1 tablespoon per

serving).

 

Per Serving: 230 Calories; 9g Protein; 4g Fat; 44g Carbohydrates; 0

Cholesterol; 1,356mg Sodium; 8g Fiber.

 

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