Macaroni & Beans Soup

(Serves: 1)

Ingredients

• ½ tsp cooking oil
• 1/4 tspheeng (asfoetida)
• 1 tsp cumin powder
• 1 cup yellow or red peppers
• 1 carrot cut into small cubes
• 1/2 cup chopped beans
• 1/2 cup boiled kidney beans
• 1/2 cup boiled macaroni
• 2 tomatoes
• 2 Tsp tamarind pulp
• Salt and pepper
• 2 tsp mint leaves
• Cheese, to garnish

How to make

1. Heat oil in a pan & add heeng & cumin powder.
2. After few seconds add the carrots and beans. Sauté them.
3. When carrots and beans are almost done add bell peppers& sauté for another 2-3 minutes.
4. Now add the kidney beans. Mix well and add the boiled macaroni.
5. Puree the tomatoes & add tamarind pulp to the puree. Add the tomato-tamarind sauce to the soup.
6. Add some water if needed to adjust the consistency of the soup.
7. Season with salt and pepper.
8. Let it simmer for a while till it thickens.
9. Garnish with mint and grated cheese before serving.