Easy Minestrone Soup!

Cold winter days are perfect for making homemade soups.  I decided on a hearty Minestrone soup, and the result was fantastic.  I adapted the recipe from a blog post I saw by Two Peas and Their Pod

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp. Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 1 Medium Onion, chopped
• 3 Cloves of Garlic, minced
• 6 Baby Carrots, diced
• 2 Stalks of Celery, diced
• 2 Large Zucchini
• 1 c. Cut Green Beans (fresh or frozen)
• 28 oz. can of Diced Tomatoes in juice
• 4 c. Vegetable Broth (I used Greenway Organic)
• 2 c. Hot Water
• 15 oz. can Chick Peas (I used Goya Low Sodium)
• 1 c. Whole Wheat Elbow Mac
•  1/2 tsp. Dried Orgegano
• 1 tsp. Dried Basil
• Salt and Pepper to taste

Directions

In a large stock pot, saute onions, garlic, carrots, and celery in olive oil for 5 minutes

Add Zucchini, Green Beans, Diced Tomatoes, Broth, and Water and Bring to a boil

Add Chick Peas, Macaroni, Oregano and Basil and simmer until tender, about 35 minutes.  Season if needed and serve!

Definitely a cure for a chilly day :)