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.