*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                          Pasta Soup With Pesto

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Soups                            Pasta
                Vegetables

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   4      cans          Vegetable or low-sodium -- chicken broth; 14-1/
   1      large         Onion -- dice
   2                    Celery ribs -- chop
   1      large         Carrot -- slice
   1                    Parsnip; peel -- dice
                        Salt and pepper
   1                    Bay leaf
   2                    To 4 c cooked bow tie pasta
   2      tablespoons   Fresh or frozen pesto
                        Parmesan cheese -- garnish

In a large pot combine the broth, onion, celery, carrots, parsnip, salt, pepper 
and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, cover and reduce heat to medium low.
 Simmer until vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes. Remove the bay leaf. 
Add the pesto and let it melt and combine with the other ingredients.
 Serve with a wedge of Parmesan cheese to grate over each serving bowl.

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