Hearty Meatless Minestrone

By á-4460

Ingredients

• 1 large onion, chopped
• 3 T. olive oil
• 2 celery ribs, chopped
• 2 medium carrots, chopped
• 1 c. chopped cabbage
• 1 medium zucchini, chopped
• 6 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 1/2 c. water
• 2 cans (14 1/2 oz. each) diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 can (15 oz.) garbanzo beans or chickpes, rinsed and drained
• 1 can (15 oz.) tomato puree
• 1 can (8oz.) tomato sauce
• 3 T. dried parsley flakes
• 2 tsp. dried basil
• 2 tsp. dried oregano
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. pepper
• 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
• 1/2 c. small pasta shells
• Fresh basil leaves and shaved Parmesan cheese, optional

Details

Servings 8
Preparation time 30mins
Cooking time 70mins

Preparation

Step 1

In a Dutch oven, saute onion in oil for 2 min. Add the celery, carrots, cabbage, green pepper, zucchini and garlic; saute 3 minutes longer.

Stir in the water, tomatoes, beans, tomato puree, tomato sauce and seasonings.

Bring to a boil.

Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 15 min.

Stir in pasta, cook 12 - 15 minutes longer or until tender.

Garnish each serving with basil and cheese if desired.