Minestrone Soup

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • ½ onion (diced)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 garlic clove (minced)
  • 2 stalk celery (chopped)
  • 1 can diced tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup elbow macaroni
  • 3 cups water
  • 2 large carrots (chopped)
  • 1 large sweet potato (peeled and diced)
  • ½ cup peas
  • 1 tsp hot sauce
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp cumin
  • ½ tsp thyme
  • ½ tsp turmeric
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Top with parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • Add olive oil and onions into a pot on medium high heat and stir constantly until caramelized
  • Add water and chicken broth and bring to a boil
  • When water begins to boil, add pasta and diced potato and let simmer for 5 minutes
  • Add celery, carrots and garlic and continue to simmer for another 5 minutes
  • Add peas, diced tomatoes, and hot sauce
  • Add all spices and turn stove to medium heat and let simmer for 30 minutes
  • Serve soup in a bowl and add fresh parmesan cheese if desired
  • Best served with a side of fresh bread such as sourdough

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