HERBED TOMATO SOUP WITH PASTA

Herbed Tomato Soup with Pasta image

Provided by Lucindy Willis

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

5 cups canned vegetable broth
1 large russet potato, peeled, diced
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
4 large garlic cloves, chopped
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried sage
2 cups spicy vegetable juice
1 cup small dried pasta (such as elbow macaroni)
Grated Cheddar cheese (optional)
Croutons (optional)

Steps:

Combine vegetable broth, diced russet potato, 1/4 cup green onions, chopped fresh parsley, chopped garlic, dried thyme and dried sage in large Dutch oven. Simmer over medium heat until potato is tender, about 15 minutes. Add spicy vegetable juice and pasta; simmer until pasta is tender, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Ladle soup into bowls. Garnish with remaining 1/4 cup green onions. Sprinkle cheese and croutons over, if desired.