Multisport Magazine Issue 25 | Page 33

PURE PERFORMANCE | RECIPE RECIPE HEARTY TOMATO AND VEGETABLE SOUP WITH WINTER FAST APPROACHING, THERE IS NOTHING BETTER AFTER A LONG RUN IN THE COLD AND RAIN TO COME HOME TO A HOMEMADE VEGETABLE SOUP. ENJOY THE ROBUST TOMATO FLAVOURS AND THE BEST OF AUTUMN PRODUCE IN THIS HEARTY VEGETABLE SOUP. INGREDIENTS 
1 tablespoon olive oil 
1 medium brown onion, chopped 
2 garlic cloves, crushed 
1 celery stalk, chopped 
1 large zucchini, sliced 
1 large red capsicum, chopped 
1 litre salt-reduced chicken stock 
575g jar Napolitano pasta sauce 
1 cup dried small shell pasta 
1/2 cup frozen peas 
80g baby spinach 
Shaved parmesan cheese, to serve INSTRUCTIONS Step 1 
 Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion, garlic and celery. Cook, stirring, for 3 to 5 minutes or until onion has softened. Add zucchini and capsicum. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 4 to 5 minutes or until vegetables start to soften. Step 2 
 Add stock, sauce and 2 cups cold water. Cover. Bring to the boil. Reduce heat to low. Simmer for 10 minutes or until vegetables are just tender. Add pasta and peas. Simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes or until pasta is just tender. Stir in spinach. Serve topped with parmesan. MULTISPORT MAGAZINE | 33