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Pasta and Basil Soup

RecipeSource: Pasta And Basil Soup RecipeSource is the new home of SOAR: The Searchable Online Archive of Recipes and your source for recipes on the Internet. * Exported from MasterCook * PASTA AND BASIL SOUP Recipe By : Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Soups Pasta Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 2 oz (60 g) vermicelli or Spaghetti, broken into short Lengths 4 ts Olive oil 1 Onion, chopped finely 1 Garlic clove, chopped Finely 1/2 oz (15 g pine kernels 1 1/2 pt (900 ml) chicken or Vegetable stock 5 1/2 oz (45 g) fresh basil leaves, Shredded Salt and freshly ground Black pepper 4 ts Grated parmesan cheese, to Serve 1. Cook the pasta in a large pan of lightly salted boiling water, following the pack instructions. Drain and set aside. 2. 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. 3. 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. 4. Spoon the soup into warm bowls and sprinkle a teaspoon of parmesan cheese on top of each serving. Serve at once. Cook’s note: It is always best to tear or shred basil with your fingers as using a knife can cause the leaves to blacken. Preparation and cooking time: 30 minutes Freezing not recommended - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

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