Spicy Tomato Soup

When you think of tomato soup, what usually comes to mind is an orange-reddish tomato liquid. This soup is completely different and will change your mind about tomato soup if it isn't quite your thing. It is very hearty and full of great surprises you would have never thought would be in a tomoato soup. This is also a quick and easy recipe!

The Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 carrots, peeled and chopped
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 (26oz) jar marinara sauce
• 2 (14 oz) cans chicken broth
• 1 (15 oz can) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1/2 cup Ditalini pasta
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

The Process

1. 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.
2. Add the jar of marinara sauce, chicken broth, cannellini beans, red pepper flakes, pasta, salt and pepper.
3. Simmer for 10 minutes.
4. Serve.

Recipe from the Food Network. com/Modified slightly by N. Conrad