Minestrone Soup

By sillymom

Found this fresh and delicious recipe in The Okinawa Program. I love this soup when I'm feeling under the weather.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups diced carrots
• 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
• 5 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup potatoes
• 1 1/2 cups sliced green beans
• 1 cup diced zucchini
• 1 28oz can diced tomatoes
• 2 cups macaroni
• salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

Step 1

Sauté carrots and onion in a large stockpot for 4 minutes.
Add next six ingredients and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer for 25 minutes.
Add pasta, salt, and pepper.
Cook for 5 minutes or until pasta is tender.