Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 29 oz. can of crushed tomatoes
  • 2 stalks of celery – chopped
  • 1 carrot – chopped
  • 3 cloves of garlic – chopped
  • 1 zucchini – chopped
  • 1/2 red onion – chopped
  • 1/4 cup of Italian parsley – chopped
  • Left over potato skins of 5 baked potatoes – chopped
  • 19 oz. can of kidney beans or your choice of beans – drained and rinsed
  • 5 – 6 cups of water
  • 1 tsp. dried oregano
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
  • 3 tbs. olive oil
  • 1 tsp. powdered chicken stock
  • Romano or Parmesan cheese for grating

Instruction

  • Heat a saucepot with the olive oil; add the celery, carrot, onion, garlic, parsley and zucchini; sauté until the garlic is fragrant.
  • Add the crushed tomatoes, beans, seasonings and the water and simmer on a low heat for 25 – 30 minutes; then add the chopped potato skins and continue to simmer for another 10 – 15 minutes.
  • Taste the soup to adjust the seasonings.
  • Serve with a drizzle of olive oil, red pepper flakes, black pepper, dried oregano and grated cheese.