Vegetarian Hearty Soup

Ingredients

• 1 sweet potato, peeled and chopped

• 1 (19 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed

• 1 (19 ounce) can navy beans, drained and rinsed (or use your favorite bean)

• 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 cup carrot, peeled and chopped
• 3/4 cup elbow macaroni (or your favorite small pasta)
• 4 cups water
• 1 cup celery, sliced
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper flakes (optional)
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 2 teaspoons paprika

Directions

1. 1

   In dutch oven heat oil over medium heat.

2. 2

   add onions, carrots, celery, garlic,cumin,salt, hot pepper flakes.

3. 3

   saute until onions are soft.

4. 4

   add water and bring to a boil, reduce heat to low-medium.

5. 5

   add sweet potatoes, tomatoes, chickpeas, beans, bay leaves, cinnamon, paprika.

6. 6

   simmer for 10 minutes covered.

7. 7

   add pasta, stir, cover and simmer for another 15 minutes.

8. 8

   before serving, give it a good stir.

9. 9

   remove bay leaves, and cinnamon stick.

10. 10

    serve with bread.