Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Beans, Pasta and Sausage Soup

Submitted by Laka

"Packed with both fresh and sun-dried tomatoes, fresh herbs and pasta this soup is absolutely delicious and filling."

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 16
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 50 g sun-dried tomatoes, cut into small pieces
• 150 ml water
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 100 g smoked sausage, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 2 fresh tomatoes, diced
• 800 ml water
• 40 g pasta shells or 40 g other small shell pasta
• 200 g borlotti beans, from a can
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• fresh thyme leave
• fresh oregano leaves
• 1⁄4 teaspoon sea salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper
• 40 g parmesan cheese, grated

directions

1. Pour 150 ml of water over dried tomatoes and soak for 5 minutes. Drain, but keep the water for further use.
2. Sauté onion and sausage in olive oil for about 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Add chopped garlic, stir and continue to sauté for 1 minute.
3. Add fresh and dried tomatoes and water, stir and bring to the boil. Stir in pasta, cook over low heat for 7 minutes.
4. Add beans and sugar, continue to cook for about 1 minute.
5. Stir in fresh thyme and oregano leaves, sea salt, pepper and Parmesan cheese.
6. Serve immediately.