Pasta Soup

 Heat 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat in a large pot. Add ginger and Hing and then add carrots, broccoli, asparagus, beans ( any veggies) and cook on medium, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables soften, approx 10 minutes. Then add black-eyed beans (you can skip this- I added since I had soaked ones). Next add tomato sauce and 5 cups of plain water along with bay leaf, basil, and oregano. Add pepper powder and chili flakes and salt. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer uncovered for 15-20 minutes, until the vegetables are tender. While your soup boils, bring a pot of water to boil and cook your pasta. Add the cooked pasta and heat through. If the soup is too thick, add an extra cup of vegetable broth or water. Offer and serve hot.