Italian-Style Minestrone

• 1 large onion, diced
• 1 c. sliced celery
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 Tbsp. olive or vegetable oil
• 4 cans beef broth
• 1 (1 lb.) can Italian-style plum tomatoes
• 1 (15 oz.) can kidney beans, drained
• 1 (9 oz.) pkg. frozen Italian green beans
• 1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen peas and carrots
• 1/2 c. uncooked macaroni
• 1/2 tsp. basil
• 1/2 tsp. oregano
• 1/4 tsp. pepper
• 2 small zucchini, sliced
• 1 can mushrooms

1. Saute onion, celery and garlic in oil in a large kettle or Dutch oven until tender, about 5 minutes.
2. Add remaining ingredients.
3. Bring slowly to boiling.
4. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 45 minutes.

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Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=578908 (may not work)