Madge’s Vegetable Soup

1 tsp canola oil
1 (28 oz) can ground tomatoes
1 Tbsp fresh thyme
1 tsp dried thyme
1 (5.5 oz) tomato paste
1/2 tsp dried oregano
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 large onion, minced
3 1/2 cup vegetarian chicken flavoured stock
1/2 cup frozen peas
1/2 cup frozen corn
1 cup frozen mixed vegetables
1/3 cup elbow macaroni or small shell pasta
1/2 tsp salt
1 Tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

DIRECTIONS:
1. In medium saucepan, over medium heat, sauté onion and garlic in oil. Stir until medium brown.
2. Pour vegetarian stock in pot, add dry spices and macaroni, stir and bring to a boil.
3. Add ground tomatoes and tomato paste.
4. Lower heat and simmer 10 minutes.
5. Add frozen vegetables and simmer for another 20 minutes.
6. Sprinkle parsley on top.

Bible Text: Psalms 121:1
“1 will lift up my eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help.”