Ingredients: 2 cup Mixed vegetables – frozen or fresh,1 Onion – chopped,4 cloves Garlic – chopped,2 Tomatoes – diced,1/2 cup Pasta – whole wheat rotini,1/2 cup Kabuli Chana (White Chickpeas) – uncooked,2 tablespoon Tomato Ketchup,1 teaspoon Dried basil leaves,1/4 teaspoon Cinnamon Powder (Dalchini),1 teaspoon Paprika powder – or red chilli flakes,1/2 teaspoon Whole Black Peppercorns – crushed,1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder (Haldi),Salt – to taste,4 cups Water,2 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Time in minutes: 40 Servings: 4 Course: Dinner Diet: Vegetarian
Instructions: To begin with Vegetable Pasta Soup, heat olive oil in a pan and add garlic & onion. Cook it for about 1-2 minutes.After 1-2 minutes, add all remaining ingredients except pasta. Cook the mixture for 10 minutes or until vegetables are soft and tender.After 10 minutes, add the rotini pasta and cook for 8-10 minutes more. Season the delicious soup with more salt and pepper if required.Serve Vegetable Pasta Soup along with Beetroot Salad Recipe with Mixed Greens and Garlic Bread for a weekday dinner.