Minestrone Soup

By Hklbrries

Ingredients

• 1 sprig fresh basil
• 1 sprig fresh oregano
• 1 sprig fresh rosemary
• 6 cups vegetable or chicken stock
• 1 1/2 cups chopped tomatoes
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup thinly sliced zucchini
• 1/2 cup thinly sliced carrot
• 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper
• 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 tsp dried basil
• 1 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 1 1/2 cups dried pasta (your choice)
• Parmesan cheese, grated

Details

Servings 8

Preparation

Step 1

Chop or snip the fresh herbs. Combine stock and herbs in large pot. With the help of an adult, bring stock to a boil.

Add vegetables, garlic, dried herbs, salt and pepper. Reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes or until vegetables are just tender. Add pasta and cook an additional 8 to 10 minutes or until pasta is soft.

Remove bay leaves. Ladle soup into bowls and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.