
MINESTRONE SOUP



INGREDIENTS
- 1 tablespoon pure vegetable oil
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1 cup chopped carrots
- 2 tablespoons chopped garlic
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 5 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1 15 ounce can tomato sauce
- 1 medium zucchini quartered and sliced (about 1 1/2 cups)
- 1 1/2 cups frozen cut green beans
- 1 28 ounce can diced tomatoes undrained
- 1 15 ounce can light red kidney beans rinsed and drained
- 2 cups rotini
DIRECTIONS
In large stockpot or Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat. Add onions, carrots, garlic and Italian seasoning; salt and pepper to taste. Sauté 5-7 minutes or until carrots begin to soften.
Add chicken broth and tomato sauce; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer about 10 minutes.
Add zucchini and green beans; continue simmering until vegetables are tender (about 8-10 minutes). Add in tomatoes, kidney beans and pasta; salt and pepper to taste. Continue simmering until pasta is al dente (about 7-10 minutes).