Quick Vegetable Soup

By AllisonClayman

Make-ahead tip: Cool soup completely before dividing between two airtight containers; refrigerate up to overnight. Reheat over low. Add water as needed to adjust consistency.

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 (14.5 ounces) stewed tomatoes in juice
• 1/2 cup ditalini, (or other short tubular pasta)
• 5 ounces frozen cauliflower, (half a 10-ounce package)
• 1 medium zucchini, quartered lengthwise and cut crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• Coarse salt and ground pepper

Preparation

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, heat oil over medium. Add garlic and cook, stirring until fragrant, 1 minute. Add tomatoes with juice and 2 cups water; bring to a boil. Add pasta and boil 5 minutes; stir in cauliflower, zucchini, and thyme. Season with salt and pepper. Reduce heat; simmer 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Serve.