Minestrone Soup

Prep Time: 0 Minutes

Cook Time: 0 Minutes

Ready In: 0 Minutes

Servings: 10

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon(s) vegetable oil

2 ribs celery chopped

1 small onion chopped

3 clove(s) garlic minced

1 carrot chopped

1 (14 oz) can(s) chopped tomatoes, with juice

1 (11.5oz) can(s) tomato juice

1 can(s) tomato paste (smaller size can)

4 cup(s) chicken or vegetable broth

2 (15.5oz) can(s) red kidney beans rinsed and drained

1 (15oz) can(s) garbanzo beans/ chick peas rinsed and drained

1/4 cup(s) fresh parsley chopped

1 teaspoon(s) dried oregano

1 teaspoon(s) dried basil

1/2 cup(s) uncooked sea shell noodles cooked and drained

1/4 cup(s) parmesan cheese

salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

1. HEAT oil in large saucepan over medium heat. Add celery, onion and garlic. Cook and stir until crisp-tender.
2. ADD carrots. Cook and stir until crisp-tender. Stir in tomatoes with juice, tomato sauce, tomato juice and broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low.
3. MIX in the two kinds of beans, parsley, oregano and basil. Simmer 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender and flavors have blended.
4. STIR in cooked pasta and Parmesan cheese just before serving. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve with grated Parmesan cheese on the side.

By RecipeOfHealth.com