Instructions: * Or 6 cups water and six bouillon cubes

* Star anise may be found in better supermarkets and Asian specialty shops.

Omit if not available in your area.

Bring broth and tomato paste to a boil, along with optional star anise. Add pasta and cook according to package directions. Add parsley one minute before pasta is done.

Serves 4 to 6.

NOTES :
This recipe is about as easy as they come. Many people keep these ingredients in on hand, so its a cinch to whip this up at the last minute= for unexpected guests. Plenty of parsley is the key to this soup.

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