Minestrone

 

Sarah’s “Lite” Recipes

 

1     small sweet yellow onion, chopped

2     cloves garlic, minced

2     stalks celery, chopped

2     carrots, sliced

2     tablespoons olive oil

4     cups vegetable broth

3     Roma tomatoes, chopped

1     zucchini, peeled and chopped

1     15-ounce can chick peas, rinsed and drained

1/3  cup small shells pasta

2     teaspoons Italian seasoning

1/2  teaspoon fresh ground pepper

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

 

     Heat oil in a large soup pot over medium heat.  Sauté onions, carrots, celery and garlic for 5 to 7 minutes or until tender.  Add broth, zucchini, tomatoes, pasta, chickpeas and seasoning. Cook on medium-high for 12-15 minutes until pasta is cooked and soup is heated through.  Pour into individual bowls and top with Parmesan cheese.

 

Sarah Carolyn Hardimon, M. S.              www.recipeladies.com