KATHY SMITH'S HEARTY MINESTRONE SOUP 1 medium onion, slice thin 1/4 teaspoon garlic, mince 1/2 tablespoon olive or canola oil 14 1/2 ounce ready cut tomatoes or 2 cups fresh tomatoes chop 16 ounces frozen mixed Italian-style vegetables 1 cup tomato or juice 1 cup reduced sodium chicken or beef broth 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped 1 to 2 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1/2 cup macaroni noodles 1 15 ounce can great northern beans, drain 1/4 cup parmesan shredded In large soup pot, sauté onion and garlic in oil over medium heat until onion is soft. Add tomatoes, veggies, tomato juice, broth, sugar and seasonings. Bring to boil and add macaroni and beans. Reduce heat and cover. Simmer approximately for 20 minutes. If soup is too thick add more tomato juice or water. Serve with 1 tablespoon parmesan sprinkled on top. --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ Access the Recipes And More list archives at:
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