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In a large soup pot heat olive oil and add in the chopped onion add a little salt and pepper. Cook on medium heat until aromatic and translucent.
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Add in the chopped carrot cabbage squash and zucchini. Coat with some salt and pepper (about a 1/2 tsp of each) Stir and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
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Grate in the garlic and stir for 1-2 minutes.
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Pour in vegetable broth tomatoes and water and stir. Taste and add salt and pepper.
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Bring to a simmer and let simmer for about 25 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.
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Pour in a half of a box of rotini and cook until al dente.
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Add in chopped fresh herbs like fresh parsley basil or both.
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Taste and add more salt or pepper if needed. Serve with more fresh herbs a drizzle of olive oil and pepper flakes if you want a little heat.