Tomato soup with pasta

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
3tablespoonsOlive oil
1smallOnion, chopped
1poundsTomatoes, chopped
1eachCarrot, sliced
1eachCelery stick, sliced
1teaspoonSalt
½teaspoonBlack pepper
1teaspoonBasil
3pintsStock
1cupSmall pasta/broken vermicell
1tablespoonChopped parsley

Directions

Heat oil in soup pot & gently fry the onion for 2 minutes. Add tomatoes, carrot & celery. Mix wellwith the oil Sprinkle in the seasonings & stir together. Fry for 3 minutes. Add stock & bring to a boil. Simmer for 10 minutes then add pasta. When pasta is tender, serve, garnished with parsley.

Jack Santa Maria, "Greek Vegetarian Cookery"