Quick and Spicy Tomato Soup

Cook Time : 12 min

Level : Easy

Yield : 4 to 6 servings

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons olive oil


• 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 chicken broth


• 1 (15-ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed


• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes


• 1/2 cup pastina pasta (or any small pasta)


• 1/2 teaspoon salt


• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Warm the olive oil 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, chicken broth, cannellini beans, red pepper flakes, pasta, salt and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes. Ladle into bowls and serve.