Minestrone

from Allrecipes.com

3 T olive oil

3 cloves garlic, chopped

2 onions, chopped

2 cups chopped celery

5 carrots, sliced

2 cups chicken broth

2 cups water

4 cups tomato sauce

1 cup canned kidney beans, drained

1 - 15oz can green beans

2 cups baby spinach

3 zucchini, quartered and sliced

1 T fresh oregano

2 T fresh basil

s&p

1/2 cup seashell pasta (optional)

2 T grated Parmesan

In large pot over med-lo heat oil and garlic 2-3 min.  Add onion and sautee 4-5 min.  Add celery and carrots and sautee 1-2 min.

Add broth, water and tomato sauce, boil and stir.  Reduce to low and add beans, spinach, zucchini, and spices. Simmer 30-40 min.

If adding noodles, boil and cook separately.

Put 2 T pasta in each person's bowl, top with soup, sprinkle with cheese.

Food Storage:  Just used dried herbs, and canned veggies in place of fresh.  I always have spinach and other veggies prepared and frozen.  Since this is simmered for so long it doesn't matter if you're using frozen zucchini, spinach, etc.