Corn and Fusilli Soup ( Microwave Recipe )

by Tarla Dalal

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Italian cuisine somehow has a very aesthetic and romantic appeal. Here is a light soup from the Italian repertoire that’s perfect for a romantic candlelight dinner with your sweetheart. The soup features a blend of textures including crunchy corn and soft pastas. The use of small pasta is crucial for the success of this recipe, which can be prepared in a jiffy since corn requires much less cooking time than other vegetables. Serve with toasted bread for a connoisseur’s delight.

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Preparation Time: 10 mins Cooking Time: 17 mins Total Time: 27 mins 4Makes 4 servings
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Ingredients

1/2 cup fusilli
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 cup finely chopped onions
1/2 tbsp finely chopped garlic (lehsun)
3/4 cup sweet corn kernels (makai ke dane)
1 tbsp tomato puree
1 1/2 tbsp cornflour dissolved in 2 tbsp water
salt and freshly ground black pepper (kalimirch) to taste

For The Garnish
2 tbsp grated processed cheese

Method

Combine the oil, onions and garlic in a microwave safe bowl, mix well and microwave on high for 2 minutes, stirring once in between after 1 minute.
Add the corn, fusilli and tomato purée along with 3 cups of water, mix well and microwave on high for 5 minutes, while stirring once in between.
Add the cornflour-water mixture and salt, mix well and microwave on high for 10 minutes, while stirring twice in between.
Add the pepper and mix well.
Serve hot garnished with cheese.

Nutrient values per serving

Energy	121 cal
Protein	2.8 g
Carbohydrates	19 g
Fiber	1.3 g
Fat	4.2 g
Cholesterol	0 mg
Vitamin A	51.3 mcg
Vitamin B1	0.2 mg
Vitamin B2	0.1 mg
Vitamin B3	1.4 mg
Vitamin C	3.6 mg
Folic Acid	22.3 mcg
Calcium	19.7 mg
Iron	1 mg
Magnesium	0 mg
Phosphorus	0 mg
Sodium	3.5 mg
Potassium	97 mg
Zinc	0.4 mg