Quick and Spicy Tomato Soup

Servings: 4 to 6
Prep time: 0:10
Total time: 0:22
Categories: Dinner, Main Dish, Soup & Stew, Vegan
Source: http://www.cookingchanneltv.com/recipes/giada-de-laurentiis/quick-and-spicy-tomato-soup.html


Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons olive oil - I just use water and add more if needed
• 2 carrots, peeled and chopped
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 (26-ounce) jar marinara sauce (recommended: San Marzano brand)
• 2 (14-ounce) cans vegetable broth
• 1 (15-ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 cup pastina pasta (or any small pasta)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper


Directions

Warm the water in a large soup pot over medium-high heat. Add the carrots, onion, and garlic and saute until soft, about 2 minutes. Add the jar of marinara sauce, vegetable broth, cannellini beans, red pepper flakes, pasta, salt and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes. Ladle into bowls and serve.
SERVINGS: 4