Spaghetti Minestrone

By kimfitz

Ingredients

• 2 Tablespoons olive oil
• 1 carrot, diced
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 ribs celery, thinly sliced
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 1/2 cup canned white beans
• 12 green beans, cut into pieces
• 1 cup small cauliflower florets
• 1 1/2 cups cooked spaghetti, chopped
• 1 zucchini, chopped small
• 1 cup canned diced tomatoes
• salt and pepper
• grated parmesan on top

Preparation

Step 1

Warm oil in a large pot over medium high heat. Add carrot, onion, celery and cook until softened, about 3 to 5 minutes. Add garlic and saute 1 minute. Add broth and bring to boil. Add both types of beans. Cover, reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes.
Add cauliflower, spaghetti, zucchini and tomatoes. Cook until vegetables are tender, about 8 minutes. Season with salt and peeper. Garnish with parmesan.