Vegetable Soup topped with Pesto

Inspired by The Little Paris Kitchen By: Rachel Koo. A great soup for a cold night- love it because it is vegetarian :)

You can make your own pesto or use store bought for this recipe.

INGREDIENTS:

3 TBSP of Olive Oil

1 Onion diced

4 Cloves of Garlic Crushed into a Paste

2 Sprigs of Thyme

2 Bay Leaves

4 TBSP Tomato Paste

2 Carrots Diced

2 Zucchinis Diced

1/2 can of Quartered Green Beans

1/2 can of Cannellini Beans (drained and rinsed)

8 cups of Boiling Water

1 TBSP of Salt

1 pinch of Sugar

1 Pinch of Pepper

2/3 of a cup of Farfalline (mini bowtie pasta)

1/2 Cup Pesto

DIRECTIONS:

Start by coating your pot with the Olive Oil. Add in the Onion and Garlic Paste. Cook for about 5-10 minutes over medium high heat. Add in Thyme, Bay Leaves, Tomato Paste, Carrots, and Zucchini. Cook for about 15-20 minutes stirring occasionally so it doesn’t stick. Add in Green Beans and Cannellini Beans, along with the Boiling Water. Bring soup to a boil. Add in Pasta. Cook for about 10 minutes or until pasta is al dente. Stir in Salt, Sugar, and Pepper. Cook until flavors are combined (about 5-10 minutes). Serve in bowls top with 1 TBSP of Pesto. Enjoy!

Serves 6 to 8 people.