Italian Minestrone Vegetable Soup

By annhun1962

Ingredients

• 1 clove of minced garlic
• 1 large chopped onion
• 2 stalks chopped celery
• 2 medium sliced carrots
• 1 small can of tomato paste
• 1 can diced tomatoes (28 oz)
• 8 cups of vegtable stock
• 4 cups of water
• 1 cup shredded cabbage
• 1 sliced zucchini
• 1 cup of navy beans
• 1 cup of green beans
• 1/2 cup of peas
• 1 cup of chopped parsley
• 1/4 tsp dried basil
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 1/4 tsp sage
• 1 cup macaroni

Preparation

Step 1

Heat a smal amount of olive oil in a soup pot over a medium heat. Saute garlic and onion until onions are soft. Add carrots, celery, tomato paste, cabbage, zucchini, peas and beans. Pour vegetable stock and water over vegetables. Bring to a boil and then reduce the heat.