Pasta and Basil Soup

50 minutes Prep: 15 minutes Cook: 35 minutes

105 calories per serving view nutrition facts

4 servings suggest servings

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Ingredients

2	ounces	vermicelli noodles	broken into short pieces
4	teaspoons	olive oil
1	each	onion	finely
1	each	garlic clove	finely chopped
1/2	ounce	pine kernels
1 1/2	pints	chicken broth
5 1/2	ounces	basil	fresh, shredded
1	x	salt and black pepper	freshly ground
4	teaspoons	parmesan, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated	to serve

Directions

Cook the pasta in a large pan of lightly salted boiling water, following the pack instructions.

Drain and set aside.

Heat the oil in a large saucepan and add the onion, garlic and pine kernels.

Cook gently for 10 minutes until the onions are translucent and the pine kernels have turned golden-brown.

Add the stock and the basil leaves, bring to a boil and then reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes.

Add the cooked spaghetti and season to taste with salt and pepper.

Spoon the soup into warm bowls and sprinkle a teaspoon of parmesan cheese on top of each serving.

Serve at once.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 75g

Amount per Serving

Calories 105 55% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.0g	10%
Saturated Fat 1.0g	7%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 5mg	2%
Sodium 164mg	7%
Total Carbohydrate 8.0g	3%
Dietary Fiber 2.0g	8%
Sugars 3.0g
Protein 4.0g	9%

Vitamin A	41%		Vitamin C	16%
Calcium	10%		Iron	9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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