Savory Minestrone Soup

Ingredients

• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup onion, chopped
• 1 cup carrot, chopped
• 1/2 cup celery, chopped
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 red pepper, chopped
• 1 green pepper, chopped

• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can tomatoes

• 1 (16 ounce)  navy beans
• 1/2 cup macaroni noodles, uncooked

• 3 (16 ounce)  vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1 1/2 teaspoons basil leaves
• salt and pepper

Directions

1. 1

   1. cook dry pasta in boiling water with a dash of salt, cook until al dente

2. 2

   2. Add oil, saute garlic and onion in a dutch oven until onions are tender.

3. 3

   3. Add broth, carrot, celery, green pepper, red pepper, tomatoes, and beans and bring to boil.

4. 4

   4. Once brought to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer, and add cook pasta. Cover and let simmer for 30 minutes and then serve.