Since many of us make resolutions in the new year to start living a more healthy lifestyle. I too took this theme seriously and made a healthy and nutritious soup. This is a comforting and delicious soup full of veggies and takes just few minutes for prepare. Try this healthy soup you will absolutely love it.
Ingredients
1.1/2 Cup Homemade Pasta Sauce - recipe follows
1/4 Cup Coloured Bell pepper - finely chopped
2 Tablespoons Carrot - finely chopped
1 Tablespoon Celery - finely chopped
1 Tablespoon Cauliflower - finely chopped
1 Tablespoon French Beans - finely chopped
5 Cups Water
1 Cup Boiled Chick Peas - Lightly mash a few of them
2 Teaspoons Basil Pesto Sauce
Salt and Pepper powder to taste
1 Cube Veg Soup Cube
Method
In a pot add the water, soup cube , pasta sauce, all the veggies, chickpeas, basil pesto sauce, salt and pepper to taste. Bring the ingredients in the pot to a rolling boil. Reduce the flame and let it simmer for a 4 to 5 minutes. Your soup is ready, taste for seasonings, add accordingly. Enjoy this healthy and delicious soup in this cold weather.
Labels: Soup, Vegetarian, Pasta sauce, Basil, Pesto Sauce, Soup Swappers, Healthy, Vegetables, Minestrone Soup
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I love the use of the chickpeas to thicken the soup base. Sounds delicious!
ReplyDeleteHow great...I like that the chickpeas give texture to the soup!
ReplyDeleteMinestrone is so delicious. I like the addition of the pesto!
ReplyDeleteI finally found some dry chick peas in a local market and can't wait to try them. This soup would be a perfect opportunity to put them to use. P~
ReplyDeleteVery nice take on a classic! sounds absolutely delish!
ReplyDeletePerfect soup for a cold winter's night. Love minestrone.
ReplyDeleteI am excited about the chickpeas. They are so good!
ReplyDeleteInteresting take on a classic soup, this sounds very good.
ReplyDeleteHearty and light at the same time. Packed with veggies.
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