Summer Garden Pasta Soup Recipes

SUMMER GARDEN SOUP

Steps:

• In large saucepan, saute onion in oil until onion is tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add the tomatoes, beans, basil, tarragon, dill, salt if desired and pepper. , Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Add the broth, peas and zucchini; simmer for 5-10 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender.

SUMMER GARDEN PASTA

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute the yellow squash, zucchini, peppers and onions in butter until crisp-tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in broth and tomato; bring to a boil. Cook and stir until liquid is reduced by half. , Drain pasta; stir into vegetable mixture. Cook 1 minute longer or until heated through. , Transfer to a large bowl. Sprinkle with the cheese, parsley, garlic pepper and salt; toss to coat.

SUMMER GARDEN PASTA

Steps:

• Combine the cherry tomatoes, 1/2 cup olive oil, garlic, basil leaves, red pepper flakes, 1 teaspoon salt, and the pepper in a large bowl. Cover with plastic wrap, and set aside at room temperature for about 4 hours.
• Just before you're ready to serve, bring a large pot of water with a splash of olive oil and 2 tablespoons salt to a boil and add the pasta. Cook al dente according to the directions on the package (be careful - it only takes 2 to 3 minutes!). Drain the pasta well and add to the bowl with the cherry tomatoes. Add the cheese and some extra fresh basil leaves and toss well. Serve in big bowls with extra cheese on each serving.

SUMMER'S BOUNTY SOUP WITH PASTA

Steps:

• In a large soup pot over medium heat, add the oil.
• Stir in leeks and saffron and cook for 10 minutes or until leeks are translucent.
• Stir in remaining vegetables (carrots - garlic) - include any juice from the tomatoes and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt. Cook for 5 more minutes.
• Stir in broth/stock and bring to a boil. Lower the heat to a simmer and cook for 30 more minutes.
• While the soup is simmering cook pasta according to package directions, drain and rinse and set aside.
• Meanwhile prepare the pesto: drop basil in a pot of boiling water for a second or so, drain, rinse and pat dry. Using a food processor (you can also do this by hand using a mortar and pestle if desired) process the garlic, 1/4 teaspoon salt and pine nuts until chopped - add in the basil and olive oil and puree until smooth. Add cheeses and process until combined.
• Stir pasta into soup and ladel soup into bowls , topped with a spoonful of pesto.

SUMMER GARDEN PASTA SALAD RECIPE - (4.6/5)

Steps:

• In a small bowl whisk mayo, buttermilk, lemon juice, and dill weed until smooth, set aside. Drain and rinse cooked pasta in cold water and drain again. Add pasta to a large bowl. Add the chopped veggies to the pasta bowl and pour over the dressing. Stir until the dressing is coating the vegetables and pasta.

SPRING GARDEN PASTA

Steps:

• Beat flour, eggs, oil, and salt together in a bowl. Add water, 1 teaspoon at a time, until a smooth and very thick dough forms.
• Turn dough out onto a work surface and knead until very smooth, about 10 minutes. Cover; let dough rest for 5 to 10 minutes.
• Divide dough into 8 balls. Roll each into a thin sheet about 18 inches long using a pasta roller or a rolling pin. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon flower petals, 1/4 tablespoon thyme, and 1/4 tablespoon dill on the lengthwise half of each sheet. Fold sheet in half over petals and herbs, then roll again into a thin sheet. Cut into long, 1-inch wide strips using a pizza cutter.
• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and boil until tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain.
• Toss with Parmesan cheese, butter, lemon zest, and juice. Season with salt and pepper.

SUMMER GARDEN TORTELLINI

Steps:

• Cook tortellini in a pasta pot of boiling salted water according to package instructions.
• While tortellini boils, cook garlic, prosciutto, corn, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in butter in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until corn is just tender, 4 to 5 minutes.
• Combine corn mixture and tomatoes in a large bowl.
• Reserve 1/4 cup pasta-cooking water, then drain tortellini and add to vegetables along with reserved cooking water and basil.
• Toss well and season with salt and pepper.
• Sprinkle with grated Parmesan if desired.

SUMMER GARDEN PASTA SOUP

Steps:

• Combine the water with bouillon cubes in a large soup pot with the fresh and dried tomatoes, zucchini, and scallions. Bring to a rapid simmer, then lower the heat. Cover and simmer gently until the zucchini is tender but still firm, about 10 minutes.
• Add the beans and parsley, then season with salt and pepper. Remove from the heat and let the soup stand off the heat for an hour or so before serving. This will give it time to cool somewhat as well as to develop flavor.
• About 20 minutes before the soup is to be served, bring water to boil in a separate large saucepan and cook the pasta until al dente. Drain and rinse briefly with cool water, then stir into the soup. Taste to adjust the salt and pepper, then serve just warm.
• Per serving:
• Calories: 230
• Total fat: 3g
• Protein: 11g
• Fiber: 6g
• Carbohydrate: 42g
• Cholesterol: 0mg
• Sodium: 275mg