SOUPER SOUP (serves 6)

A good meal high in protein and vegetables will build stronger cells and tissue and is one of your best defences against pain and discomfort;

• 3 Carrots, peeled and sliced
• 2 ribs celery, thinly sliced
• 1 cup Garbanzo Beans
• 1 (28 ounce) can Diced Tomatoes with Basil
• 8 ounces whole-wheat bow ties
• 2 cups spinach, chopped
• salt + pepper to taste
• 1 Tbsp. basil
• 1 tsp. thyme
• 1 tsp. Oregano
• 2 Tbsp. Olive Oil
• 1 yellow onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 Tbsp. tomato paste
• 4 cups vegetable broth

Heat oil in a large soup pot. Add onions, garlic, carrots and celery. Saute for 10 minutes. Add beans, tomatoes, tomato paste, broth, basil, thyme and oregano. Bring to a boil and simmer for about 20 minutes. Add pasta and cook for about 10 minutes. Add spinach. Cook for 1 minute. Add salt and pepper to taste.

To make this dish even better get all organic foods from Wild Oats or Whole Foods.