Minestrone Soup

The soup from the March Relief Society Activity was Vegan, if you were interested in making the same kind.

Minestrone Soup

2 T Olive Oil

2 tsp Minced Garlic

1 Lg Onion, chopped

8 C water

8 Chicken Bouilloun Cubes (For a Vegan option, leave this out and add some salt, start with 1 tsp)

3 tsp Dried Parsley

1 tsp Basil

½ tsp Oregano

1 C Celery, Chopped

1 C Carrots, sliced

1 C Zuchinni, sliced

1 C Green Beans (undrained)

½ C Corn (undrained)

1 15 oz Can Kidney Beans (undrained)

1 15 oz Can Black Beans (undrained)

1 15 oz Can Garbanzo Beans (undrained)

1 15 oz Stewed Tomatoes (undrained)

1 C macaroni shells (optional)

In a large pot, heat oil and saute garlic and onion until tender. Add everything else except the macaroni. Bring to a boil and immediately reduce heat and simmer for one hour. Add macaroni and cook until tender. Makes 10-12 servings. To make in a crockpot: Sautee garlic & onion until tender and place in a crock pot with everything else except macaroni. Cook on low for 6-8 hours.