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Minestrone Soup

Notes:

Enjoy!

Ingredients

  • 1 large Yellow onion (chopped)
  • 3/4 cup chopped Celery
  • 1 medium Carrots (diced)
  • 2 clove(s) Garlic (minced)
  • 1/2 cup Green/yellow string beans, raw
  • 1 cup shredded Green cabbage
  • 4 cup Chicken broth (stock), low sodium
  • 1 can (15oz) Chickpeas, canned, low sodium (drained, rinsed)
  • 1/2 cup Pasta, macaroni, elbow, dry (ditalini or small pasta of choice)
  • 1 Bay leaf (to taste)
  • 1 tsp Thyme, dried (to taste)
  • 1 tsp Rosemary, dried (to taste)
  • 2 tsp Parsley, dried (to taste)

Instructions

  • Heat up a large saucepan
  • Add the onion, celery, and carrots and sauté until softened- about 5 minutes.
  • Add garlic, green beans, and cabbage, and continue cooking for 10 minutes.
  • Stir in broth, chickpeas, macaroni, basil leaf, thyme, rosemary, and parsley.
  • Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes until veggies reach desired softness.