Minestrone Soup

Ingredients

• 1 c onion, chopped
• ½ c celery, sliced
• 2 med garlic cloves minced or 2 ½ tsp pre-minced in jar
• 6 c water
• 1 T chicken-style seasoning
• 2 tsp basil, (or) 2 T fresh basil
• 1 ½ tsp seasoned salt
• 1 ½ tsp Sucanat
• 1 tsp onion powder
• ½ tsp coriander
• 1/16 tsp oregano
• 1 small bay leaf
• 1 –2 c kidney or red beans, canned
• 2 c diced tomatoes, canned
• ½ – 1 c whole wheat macaroni, elbow or shell
• 2 c zucchini, sliced or quartered
• 1 c carrots, sliced

Preparation

1. In a large saucepan, sauté onion, celery and garlic in small amount of water until
2. tender.
3. Add 6 cups of water, seasonings and beans.
4. Bring to a boil.
5. Lower heat, cover and simmer about 20 minutes.
6. Add tomatoes and macaroni, cover and simmer about 10 minutes.
7. Add zucchini and carrots and simmer 5 to 10 minutes more or until pasta and
8. vegetables are tender.
9. Remove bay leaf before serving.

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