Chunky Vegetable Soup

By Pattywak

Make your own chunky vegetable soup -- it's easier, cheaper and tastes better than a can. Add beans or other veggies that you like!

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves of garlic, chopped finely
• 2 stalks of celery, chopped
• 3 carrots, chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
• Sea salt and fresh ground pepper
• 2 (14 ounce) cans of chopped tomatoes
• 6 cups water, or stock
• 1 cup pasta, our choice

Preparation

Step 1

In a large sauce pan over medium heat add the oil, onion, carrots, celery, garlic, thyme and salt and pepper and cook until just soft.

Add the tomatoes (or stock) and water and simmer for 15 minutes. Add the pasta and cook for another 8-10 min. Serves 4-6.