3 tbsp Olive oil

1/2 tsp Black pepper

1 small Onion, chopped

1 tsp Basil

1 lb Tomatoes, chopped

3 pt Stock

1 Carrot, sliced

1 cup Small pasta / broken vermicelli

1 Celery stick, sliced

1 tbsp Chopped parsley

1 tsp Salt

Heat oil in soup pot & gently fry the onion for 2 minutes. Add tomatoes, carrot & celery. Mix well with the oil. Sprinkle in the seasonings & stir together. Fry for 3 minutes. Add stock & bring to a boil. Simmer for 10 minutes then add pasta. When pasta is tender, serve, garnished with parsley.

Both Pasta Recipes yield 4 servings.