Quick Minestrone

By S. Danford

Ingredients

• 1 cup carrots, thinly sliced
• 1 small zucchini, sliced
• 1/2 cup onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup celery, sliced
• 2 cans chicken broth
• 1 (28 oz) can dices tomatoes, undrained
• 1 (15 1/2 oz) can dark red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 cup med shell pasta, uncooked
• 1 cup frozen Italian style green beans
• 1 t oragano
• 1 t basil
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Preparation

Step 1

Combine all ingredients except the Parmesan in a large pot.
Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until vegetables are crisp tender.
Sprinkle Parmesan on top of each serving.