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Spinach contains carotene, vitamin C, calcium,
and phosphorus and is higher in protein than most vegetables.
Spinach Soup with
Pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 3 large cloves of garlic, finely minced
- 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
- 4 cups spinach, trimmed, washed, coarsely
chopped
- 15 cups water
- 2 tablespoons vegetable or chicken base
- 1 (14 1/2-ounce) can ready cut tomatoes
with juice
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to
taste
- 3/4 pound spaghetti broken into 2-inch
pieces
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese for accompaniment
- In Dutch oven, heat the oil and saute
the onions until translucent, about 2 minutes.
- Add the garlic and basil and cook for
30 seconds, stirring constantly. Add the spinach and cook for
2 minutes, stirring constantly. Add water, base, tomatoes, salt
and pepper; bring mixture to a boil and add the spaghetti pieces.
Reduce heat and simmer until pasta is just tender (al dente).
- Ladle into bowls and garnish with Parmesan
cheese.
Serves 4 to 6.
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