Minestrone Soup

Ingredients:

2 T Olive oil
3 Cloves garlic, chopped
2 Onions, chopped
2 C Celery, chopped
5 Carrots, sliced
3 C Chicken broth
3 C Water
4 C Tomato sauce
2 C Kidney beans, cooked
2 C Green beans
2 C Baby spinach
3 Zucchinis, quartered and sliced
1 t Oregano
2 t Basil
Salt and pepper to taste
1 C Seashell pasta, uncooked

Directions:

In a large stock pot, over medium-low heat, heat olive oil and saute garlic for 2 to 3 minutes. Add onion and saute for 4 to 5 minutes. Add celery and carrots, saute for 1 to 2 minutes. Add chicken broth, water and tomato sauce, bring to boil, stirring frequently.

Reduce heat to low and add kidney beans, green beans, spinach leaves, zucchini, oregano, basil, salt and pepper.

Simmer for at least 30 to 40 minutes.

Add pasta and cook until tender.

Serves 8-12

* Adapted from http://allrecipes.com/recipe/jamies-minestrone/