* Exported from MasterCook * Mexican Minestrone Recipe By : 150 Vegan Favorites, Jay Solomon
Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Carrots Corn
Onions Soups,Stocks & Chowder
Vegan Vegetarian
Volume 2-8 August '99 Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
-------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1 tablespoon canola oil
2 large carrots -- diced
1 medium yellow onion -- diced
1 red or green bell pepper -- seeded & diced
4 cloves garlic -- minced
1 jalapeno -- seeded & minced
2 14.5 oz cans vegetable broth
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
4 ounces spaghetti or linguine -- snapped in half
1 cup red kidney beans -- rinsed & drained if
canned
1 11 oz can corn kernels -- drained In a large saucepan, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the carrots,
onion, bell pepper, garlic, and jalapeno and cook, stirring for 7 minutes.
Add the broth, tomato paste, oregano, basil, cumin, and pepper and bring to
a simmer over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally. Stir in the pasta,
beans, and corn and return to a simmer. Cook until the pasta is al dente,
10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and let stand for 5
minutes before serving. Ladle soup into shallow bowls and serve at once. Typed by Karen C. Greenlee <greenlee@bellsouth.net>
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