Pastina & Onion Soup

 

3 C. onions, sliced

3 cloves garlic, minced

½ tsp. sugar

2 cans beef broth, fat free, low sodium (14 ozs. per can)

½ C. uncooked pastina (pasta stars)

2 T. dry sherry

¼ tsp. salt

1/8 tsp. black pepper

Parmesan cheese, grated

 

Spray large saucepan with cooking spray; heat over medium heat until hot. Add onions and garlic. Cook, covered for about 8 minutes. Add sugar and stir. Cook about 15 minutes. Add broth and bring to a boil. Stir in pasta and simmer, uncovered for about 8 minutes or until tender. Stir in sherry, salt and pepper. Sprinkle lightly with Parmesan cheese.

 

 

Yield:  4 servings

Calories:  141

Fat: 1g

Fiber: 2g