Vegetable vermicelli soup

8 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1tablespoonV. olive oil
½tablespoonButter, unsalted
1Leek, cleaned, cut into 1/2\" pieces
1mediumOnion, coarsely chopped
2Carrots, cut into 1/2\" pieces
1Zucchini, trimmed and cut into 3/4\" pieces
4largesMushrooms, coarsely chopped
1Yam, peeled and cut into 1/2\" pieces
7cupsWater
1teaspoonSalt
¼teaspoonBlack pepper, freshly ground
1cupVermicelli pasta or very thin noodles

Directions

In a saucepan, heat oil and butter. Saute leeks and onions for 2 minutes. Add carrots, zucchini, mushrooms and yams. Mix well. Add water, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Boil gently, covered, for about 12 minutes. Add pasta. Bring to a boil. Cook, covered for about 4 minutes. Serve.

credit given to Jacques Pepin

typed by Mary Riemerman

Submitted By MARY RIEMERMAN On 02-22-95