Pasta Soup

This pasta soup is super flavorful and perfect for a cold day! Even better, it is incredibly easy and quick to make.  Try it with Thyme Popovers. Find recipe here:  http://imajneasycooking.blogspot.com/2011/03/thyme-popovers.html

INGREDIENTS

2 tbsps Olive Oil

 

1 lb of Ground Turkey or Chicken

1 medium Red Onion, chopped

2 Stems of Fresh Rosemary, chopped

1 tbsp of Fresh Thyme

(2) 14.5oz Cans of Chicken Broth

(1) 14.5oz Can of Vegetable Broth

(1) 8oz Can of Tomato Sauce

(1) 14.5oz Can of Italian Style Diced Tomatoes

1 tsp Garlic Powder

1 tsp Oregano

1 tsp Basil

1 tbsp of hot sauce

3 cups of Tri-Colored Rotini Pasta

1 medium Zucchini, cut lengthwise and then chopped

Sea Salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS

*Heat the olive oil in a large pan and brown the meat with the onion, rosemary and thyme on medium heat. Drain the mixture and return to the pan.

*Add the chicken and vegetable broth, tomato sauce, tomatoes, garlic powder, oregano, basil and hot sauce. Cover and heat on medium-high heat about 10-15 minutes, or until simmering.

*Add the pasta and cook uncovered on medium-high heat. Add the zucchini about 2 minutes after adding the pasta. Cook until the pasta starts to get tender (about 9-11 minutes from when the pasta is added) and remove from heat.

*Season with the salt and pepper to taste just before serving.