*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                        Vegetable Vermicelli Soup

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Serving Size  : 8    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Soups                            Vegetables
                Pasta

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1      tablespoon    V. olive oil
     1/2  tablespoon    Butter -- unsalted
   1                    Leek, cleaned -- cut into
                        pieces
   1      medium        Onion -- coarsely chopped
   2                    Carrots -- cut into 1/2"
   1                    Zucchini -- trimmed and cut
     3/4                " pieces
   4      large         Mushrooms -- coarsely chopped
   1                    Yam -- peeled and cut into
                        pieces
   7      cups          Water
   1      teaspoon      Salt
     1/4  teaspoon      Black pepper -- freshly ground
   1      cup           Vermicelli pasta or very -- thin noodles

In a saucepan, heat oil and butter. Saute leeks and onions for 2 minutes.
Add carrots, zucchini, mushrooms and yams. Mix well. Add water, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Boil gently, covered, for about 12 minutes. Add pasta. Bring to a boil. Cook, covered for about 4 minutes.
Serve.


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