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Please see notes regarding meats and pasta below.
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Chop garlic and onions, quite small.
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Chop remaining vegetables into bite-sized slices or chunks.
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Use whatever vegetables you and your family like.
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Fresh spinach is great in this soup.
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Note on meats: If using smoked sausage, slice into chunks and pre-cook in skillet until slightly brown.
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Set aside.
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If using left-over cooked chicken, beef, or pork, simply chunk and set aside.
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Note on pasta: Josy puts uncooked pasta directly into the soup.
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I don't like mine to get overcooked so I cook it separately (while soup simmers) and add it at right at the end.
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In a small bowl put all seasonings, and set aside.
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Note: This soup will be a bit spicy due to the curry powder so use cayenne and chipotle rather sparingly until you've tried it at the end.
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To cook soup: Using large soup pot, heat oil on medium then gently cook garlic and onions for 2 minutes.
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Turn heat up to medium high and toss in all raw/chopped vegetables.
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Stir and cook on medium high for approximately 5 or 10 minutes - I cover mine - until vegetables are cooked to about three-quarters done, stirring every 2 to 3 minutes.
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Add meat, canned tomato soup, chopped tomatoes, spaghetti sauce, water, & seasonings to pot and stir well.
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Bring to a low boil/high simmer.
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If using uncooked pasta, add now.
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Stir well.
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Simmer for about 20 or 25 minutes - keep soup cooking at high enough temperature to cook the pasta.
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Stir occasionally.
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When pasta and vegetables in soup are fully cooked, add the canned beans and fresh parsley or cilantro.
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If using pre-cooked pasta, add now.
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Test flavor of soup.
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Adjust seasonings as needed.
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Let simmer a further 5 minutes and you're ready to eat!
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Garnish with a bit of greenery and enjoy with a hot crusty bread!
