FoodieLand Sep 2013 | Page 21

Q: Hello Chef! I want to know how to make Bean and Pasta soup? (Aditi Setalwad, Ahmedabad) A: Bean and Pasta soup is a dish with proud Mediterranean origins with an Italian Twist; this soup is a winter warmer to be served with warm crusty bread and if you like, a slice of cheese Recipe of Bean and Pasta Soup: Bean and Pasta Soup By Chef Mitul Desai Ingredients 1/2 cup baked beans (canned) 1 medium onion , sliced 2 garlic cloves , sliced 1 cup chopped tomatoes 1/4 cup macaroni or any small pasta 1 tbsp corn flour 1 tsp dried oregano 2 tbsp fresh cream 2 tbsp tomato ketchup 2 tbsp butter salt and to taste