Quick & Spicy Tomato Soup

We had to have more than just the Linguine with Shrimp & Lemon Oil. Didn't we? From the same episode of Everyday Italian, hosted by Giada De Laurentis on the Cooking Channel, I made Quick and Spicy Tomato Soup.

Olive oil is heated in a large soup pot. Carrots, onion and garlic are added and cooked for two minutes, or until soft. A jar of marinara sauce, two cans of chicken broth, a can of butter beans, a cup of mini farfalle patsa, salt, pepper and achiote (a spice used in Cuban cuisine) are added. This simmers for ten minutes, and is ready to serve. I sprinkled a little grated Parmesan cheese over the top of my bowl.

It was delicious. And, as importantly, quick and easy.

Bon appétit!