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This pasta soup is a warm and comforting dish that’s perfect for a quick lunch during the week, and you can get it ready in less than 30 minutes. It’s made with a mix of whole wheat and chickpea pasta, which not only tastes great but is also a healthier choice. Toss in a bunch of colorful veggies like green beans, frozen green peas, and carrot for some extra goodness.

For a protein boost, I’ve added soya chunks, but if those aren’t your thing, you can easily swap them out for paneer, edamame, or whatever you prefer. The best part is the flavor; with some sautéed garlic, oregano, and a splash of soy sauce, it really comes to life. A pinch of red chili flakes and crushed black pepper give it a nice kick, too. Don’t forget to top it off with chopped cilantro for that fresh, zesty finish.

Feel free to use any pasta you like in this recipe—it’s totally customizable! This pasta soup is not only super easy to make, but it’s also a delicious way to eat healthy on a busy day.

Yield: 1 – 2 adult servings
Total time: 30 minutes

Ingredients:

Whole wheat tricolored fusili pasta – 1/2 cup
Chickpea Radiatori pasta – 1/2 cup
Chopped green beans – 1/2 cup
Chopped carrot – 1/2 cup
Frozen green peas – 1/2 cup
Soya chunks – 100 g
Olive oil – 2 tbsp
Chopped garlic – 1 tbsp
Grated ginger – 1/2 tsp
Chopped red onion – 1/4 cup
A pinch of grated nutmeg
Turmeric powder – 1/4 tsp
Oregano – 1 tbsp
Red chili flakes – per taste
Crushed black pepper – per taste
Handful of chopped cilantro
Water – 750 ml
Salt to taste

Method:

1. Heat olive oil in a deep saucepan.
2. Add chopped garlic, ginger and red onion, and sauté until translucent.
3. Add oregano, red chili flakes, grated nutmeg and turmeric powder, and sauté for a couple of seconds.
4. Add in pasta, soya chunks, and chopped vegetables – green beans, carrot, and green peas, and sauté for a couple of seconds.
5. Add soy sauce, salt, crushed black pepper, and pour water. Stir well to combine, cover and cook on medium-low for 10-12 minutes or until pasta well-cooked. Taste for salt and seasoning, and adjust if necessary.
6. Garnish with cilantro, and serve it right away. Enjoy!

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