Spicy Vegetable Soup

Rach has a cold this week, so I wanted to come up with a spicy soup to help her feel better.  This did the trick.  It's so easy and really hit the spot on this rainy night.

You will need:

• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1/2 tsp. chili flakes
• 1 cup carrots, chopped
• 3/4 cup frozen peas
• 1 zucchini, chopped
• 1 jalapeno, chopped
• 1 cup gluten free macaroni
• 1 tin of chopped tomatoes
• 8 cups of vegetable stock
• 1 tin of red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• salt and pepper
• vegetable oil

Saute onion, garlic, jalapeno and chili flakes in oil.  Add carrots and zucchini. Add salt and pepper.  When softened, add stock and tomatoes.  Bring to a boil and add kidney beans and frozen peas.  Reduce heat and simmer for about half an hour.  Stir in macaroni and simmer for another 15 to 20 minutes. Add more salt (and pepper if you want) to taste. 

Yummy!