Winter Warm-up Soup

Description
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group
 * Source: Taste of Home
 * Makes 10 servings

Ingredients

 * 1 medium onion, chopped
 * ½ pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
 * 1 tbsp vegetable oil
 * 1 can chicken broth (49.5 oz)
 * 4 medium carrots, chopped
 * 1 large potato, peeled and cubed
 * 1 tsp dried basil
 * 1 tsp dried oregano
 * ½ to 1 tsp salt
 * 1 cup uncooked bow tie pasta
 * 1 can whole kernel corn (15.25 oz) or 1½ cups frozen corn
 * 4 plum tomatoes, thinly sliced and quartered

Directions

 * 1) In a large kettle, saute the onion and mushrooms in oil until tender.
 * 2) Add the broth, carrots, potato and seasonings.
 * 3) Bring to a boil.
 * 4) Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
 * 5) Meanwhile, cook pasta according to pkg. directions.
 * 6) Drain.
 * 7) Add the pasta, corn and tomatoes to soup.
 * 8) Cook 5 minutes longer or until heated through and the vegetables are tender.