Savory Minestrone Soup

• 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

1. 1. cook dry pasta in boiling water with a dash of salt, cook until al dente
2. 2. Add oil, saute garlic and onion in a dutch oven until onions are tender.
3. 3. Add broth, carrot, celery, green pepper, red pepper, tomatoes, and beans and bring to boil.
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.

garlic, onion, carrot, celery, olive oil, red pepper, green pepper, tomatoes, navy beans, macaroni noodles, vegetable broth, oregano, basil, salt

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/savory-minestrone-soup-395915 (may not work)