Coriander/Cilantro Roots Tomato Pasta Soup

Ingredients:

• 2tbsp of Vegetable Oil
• 1 Large Onion, Chopped finely
• 2 Clove Garlic, Crushed
• 2tbsp of Chopped Coriander/Cilantro Roots
• 1 Cup of finely mashed Tomatoes
• 1tsp dried Oregano
• 1 litre Vegetable Stock
• 100gms Small Pasta Shells
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 1tbsp finely chopped Coriander/Cilantro leaves
• Salt to taste
• A pinch of sugar

Method:

• Heat oil in a large saucepan and cook onion, garlic, cilantro roots, for 5 minutes or until vegetables are just tender.
• Stir in mashed tomatoes, oregano, cilantro leaves, a pinch of sugar, salt and vegetable stock. 
• Bring to the boil, reduce heat and simmer for 20minutes.
• Stir in pasta. Season to taste with pepper and simmer, uncovered for 30minutes,
• Serve hot.