…You’ve made a great meal. - Dead Kennedys

I bought a soup cookbook a few weeks ago and was inspired to make minestrone this weekend. Normally I follow recipes to the letter, but not this time.

Sarah’s Minestrone

3 large cloves garlic, minced
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 green pepper, chopped
2-3 ribs of celery, sliced or chopped (or both)
1-2 carrots, sliced or chopped (or both)
1-2 Tbls olive oil

Combine in large heavy saucepan and saute for about 2 mins.

2 cans diced tomatoes
1 Tbls italian seasoning or equivalent mixture of oregano and basil

Add tomatoes and spices and simmer for 15 mins.

3 cups vegetable broth
1 can navy beans or kidney beans (drained)
1-2 cups of chunky pasta - digitalini, elbow macaroni, etc

Add broth, beans and pasta and simmer for 15 mins.

Serve with a freshly ground pepper and sprinkle of parmesean cheese.