Fresh California Tomato Summer Soup

FRESH CALIFORNIA TOMATO SUMMER SOUP

24 Preparation Time :

Categories : Soup

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -- -- --

3 c Finely chopped onions

3 c Diced celery

6 tb Olive oil

3 tb Minced garlic

3 c Diced zucchini

6 c Chicken broth -- low salt

4 1/2 qt Pasta shells

4 1/2 qt Diced tomatoes

6 tb Dried basil

2 1/2 ts Salt

1 1/2 ts Black pepper

1/2 c Grated parmesan cheese

Saut‚ onions and celery in oil in a stockpot over

medium high hear for 5 minutes, or until tender. Stir

in garlic, zucchini and corn; saut‚ 2 minutes. Add

chicken stock, bring to a boil and add remaining

ingredients except Parmesan. Cook until pasta is

10 minutes. To serve: Spoon

1-1/2 Cups

soup into each bowl. Top each with 1 tsp. Parmesan

cheese.

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Recipe By : California Tomato Commission (July

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