Pasta Soup Mix
Source of Recipe
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List of Ingredients
1/2 C. small shell macaroni or other small pasta
1/4 C. dry lentils
1/4 C. dried chopped mushrooms (optional)
2 T. grated Parmesan cheese
1 Tablespoon minced dried onion
1 Tablespoon instant chicken bouillon granules
1 t. dried parsley flakes
1/2 t. dried oregano, crushed
Dash garlic powder
Recipe
Mix all ingredients in a plastic bag or an airtight container; store,
tightly sealed, until needed.
Pasta Soup
Combines of package with 3 cups water in a 2-quart saucepan.
Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 40 minutes, or until
lentils Are tender, stirring occasionally. Makes 3 side dish servings.
Variations:
Pea Soup
Combine pasta soup mix with 3-1/2 cups water. Bring to boiling;
reduce heat. cover and simmer 35 minutes or until lentils are tender,
stirring occasionally. Stir in 3 oz. frozen pea pods, halved
crosswise and 2 t. soy sauce. Cover and cook 2-3 minutes more.
Garnish each serving with enoki mushrooms or regular mushrooms,
sliced thin, and cilantro. Makes 3-4 appetizer servings.
Curry Chicken Soup
Combine pasta soup mix with 2 cups water. Bring to a boil. Reduce
heat, cover and simmer 35 minutes or until lentils are tender,
stirring occasionally. Add 13-oz. can evaporated milk (1-2/3 cups),
3/4 cup diced cooked chicken, and 1-1/2 to 2 t. curry powder. Garnish
with apple slices and fresh mint leaves. Makes 3-4 main-dish servings.
Pepperoni-Veg Soup
Combine pasta soup mix, 3 cups water, 1 12-oz. can V-8 juice, and 1
C. frozen mixed vegetables. Bring to boiling; reduce heat.
Cover and simmer 35 minutes or until lentils are tender, stirring
occasionally. Stir in 4-6 oz. sliced pepperoni. Cover and simmer 5
minutes more. Garnish with Parmesan cheese.
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