Mediterranean alphabet soup

Step 1/3

• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 onion
• 2 stalks celery
• 1 carrot
• rosemary (for serving)
• thyme (for serving)
• 400 g canned whole peeled tomatoes

• knife
• cutting board
• sieve
• bowl

Finely chop the garlic and onions. Cut the celery and carrots into cubes. Finely chop the rosemary and thyme. Drain the canned tomatoes in a sieve, reserving the liquid. Then crush the tomatoes with your fingers.

Step 2/3

• olive oil (for frying)
• 1 l vegetable broth
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• salt
• pepper

• pot (large)
• cooking spoon

In a large pot over medium heat, sauté tomato pieces in olive oil for approx. 5 minutes. Then sauté the carrots, celery, onions and garlic for approx. 3-4 minutes. Add broth, tomato juice, tomato paste. Then season to taste with salt and pepper. Bring the soup to a boil and simmer for approx. 10 minutes.

Step 3/3

• 200 g alphabet pasta
• 100 g Parmesan cheese (for serving)

• grater

Next, add the alphabet noodles and cook for approx. 7-8 min. or until cooked "al dente". Lastly, stir the herbs into the soup. Serve the soup with shaved parmesan cheese. Enjoy your meal!

Enjoy your meal!