Mission Minestrone

Okay, I've been slacking. So here is an oldie but a goodie, I just throw whatever veggies I have on hand in, makes it quick, easy and gets rid of my left over produce that I haven't used yet. So today's, for instance, has yellow squash, zucchini, cabbage, and collard greens. Never got any complaints about it either. Also its a great way to introduce veggies to the little ones, I also found if you like a thicker soup you can throw either the whole thing in the blender or just the beans/tomato mix, still tastes great!

MM mm Minestrone.

• 2 Tbsp. olive oil
• 3 carrots diced
• 3 stalks celery diced
• 1 whole onion diced
• 4 cloves garlic chopped
• 1 can beans
• another 2-3 cups of veggies (cauliflower, broccoli, green beans, spinach, zucchini, squash)
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 1 can or equivalent of tomato/vegetable sauce or juice
• 1/2 c small pasta
• 2 quarts broth (pork, veggie, beef, chicken)

Directions:

1. In a large pot heat up the olive oil and saute carrots, celery, onion. Cook until onion is translucent and add chopped garlic. Let cook for about 1 minute more.
2. Add can of beans, diced tomatoes, veggies, sauce, broth and pasta. Let cook for 30 minutes.
3. Serve with Parmesan cheese and crusty bread, enjoy!