Hearty Sicilian Soup

There is nothing better then a hearty soup on a rainy day......This is what's on tonight at our place. The best part is that it is a one pot meal, and is wonderful reheated.  Great for lunches too! A steaming hot bowl of this Sicilian soup is sure to warm you up and make you feel cozy.  Comfort food at its finest.  Enjoy!

15-20 meatballs,  large or small, I like bite sized ones
5 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 onion,  chopped
2 TBSP olive oil
1 can rinsed kidney beans
2 1/2 tsp black pepper
salt, to taste
2 carrots, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 zucchini, chopped
1 can chicken broth
1 can crushed tomatoes
1 can diced tomatoes
1/2 tsp fresh chopped rosemary
1 can tomato paste

cooked macaroni, or short pasta

Fry your meatballs in a large stockpot with the olive oil until browned.  Add onion and garlic, saute just a minute or two.  Add all the other ingredients, but the pasta.  While the soup is simmering cook your macaroni in another pot.  once they are fully cooked, add them to your soup.

Serve with grated parmesan cheese on top.

Enjoy this one, let me know if you like it....

XO
L.