Microwave on high for 10 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the pasta is tender. Ladle into serving bowls and top with the cheese and a good grinding of black pepper. Serve immediately.
For thin soups, tiny pasta shapes or vermicelli are good. More robust soups like minestrone take pasta like macaroni or bits of spaghetti. Ravioli and tortellini are examples of stuffed pasta and ...
Vegetarian minestrone soup is made with fresh vegetables in a rich flavorful tomato broth and gets its heartiness from the addition of small pasta and buttery beans. Make a big batch for the an easy ...
Cooking the pasta in the soup is an easy and efficient way to add body. This minestrone soup would work with different veggies (think peas, cabbage or winter squash) or another type of canned bean ...
A range of veggies make their way in a bowl of rice/noodles, sprinkled with cheese. To serve, divide the cabbage into four bowls and pour the hot soup over it. Sprinkle the grated cheese and serve.
Image credit: The South African Avocado Growers' Association This light yet hearty soup takes the traditional minestrone and gives it a refreshing, green makeover. Packed with seasonal vegetables, ...