Valentine Tomato Pasta Soup Recipes

TOMATO AND PASTA SOUP

Steps:

• Heat oil in large pan; cook garlic and onion, stirring, until onion is soft.
• Add soup, tomatoes, water and pasta.
• Bring to boil; simmer uncovered, about 10 minutes or until pasta is just tender.
• Stir in basil.
• Serve with the bacon sprinkled on top (if using).

TOMATO SOUP WITH PASTA

Steps:

• Warm the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Once the oil shimmers, add the diced onion and cook, stirring often, until the onion is turning translucent (5 minutes).
• Add the garlic, the turmeric and the basil, and stir to enhance all the flavors for about 1 minute (if you use fresh basil, keep it aside and add it at the end).
• Add the tomato sauce, broth, tomato paste, salt and pepper (¾ tsp of fine salt is fine is you use low sodium vegetable broth, but if you use regular or chicken broth it's better to adjust the seasoning at the end).
• Stir in the pasta and bring to the boil, then reduce the heat to maintain a simmer and cook the pasta keeping the lid half way. Stir often.
• The soup will nicely thicken while the pasta is cooking, but trust your judgement and add extra broth if needed of if you prefer a thinner consistency when the pasta is done. Turn the heat off, taste and adjust the seasoning to your liking if needed, and stir in the thorn basil leaves if you use fresh basil.
• Divide into 4 bowls and serve with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, black pepper and grated/shaved parmesan cheese if you wish.

HEARTY PASTA SOUP

Steps:

• Heat oil in a pan. Fry the carrots and onion for 5 mins until starting to soften. Add the stock and tomatoes, then simmer for 10 mins. Add the peas and beans with 5 mins to go.
• Once veg is tender, stir in the pasta. Return to the boil and simmer for 2 mins until the pasta is just cooked. Stir in the basil, if using. Season, then serve in bowls topped with a sprinkling of Parmesan and slices of garlic bread.

ORZO & TOMATO SOUP

Steps:

• Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large saucepan. Add the onion and celery and fry for 10-15 mins, or until starting to soften, then add the garlic and cook for 1 min more. Stir in all the other ingredients, except for the pesto and remaining oil, and bring to the boil.
• Reduce the heat and leave to simmer for 6-8 mins, or until the orzo is tender. Season to taste, then ladle into bowls.
• Stir the remaining oil with the pesto, then drizzle over the soup. Serve with chunks of crusty bread.

TOMATO SOUP WITH PASTA

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a saucepan over a low heat. Add the onion, carrot and celery and fry for 8-10 mins until tender, but don't let them brown too much. Add the passata and tomatoes and bring to the boil. Add the stock, 200ml water and a pinch of sugar, then season and simmer for 20 mins. Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning - add more water if you need to. Can be frozen at this point.
• Stir in the cream (if using) and the cooked pasta. Spoon into two or three bowls and top with cheese, basil or pesto - or all three.

BEEFY TOMATO PASTA SOUP

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, cook the beef, green peppers and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic, cook 1 minute longer. Drain. Add the water, tomatoes, tomato paste, brown sugar, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Add pasta. , Cook for 10-14 minutes or until pasta is tender, stirring occasionally. Serve with croutons if desired.

VALENTINES DAY TOMATO BASIL SOUP

Steps:

• Place tomatoes and juice in a stock pot. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes
• Puree tomatoes, juice, and basil and return to stock pot (immersion blender works great here)
• Put the pot over medium heat and stir in the cream and butter.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Serve with freshly grated parmesean cheese.