Olive Garden Minestrone Soup (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Vegetables & Aromatics

01 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
02 - 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
03 - 2 carrots, diced
04 - 2 stalks celery, diced
05 - 2 yellow potatoes, diced
06 - 1 cup fresh parsley, chopped

→ Pantry Items

07 - 2 teaspoons dried oregano
08 - ½ teaspoon salt
09 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper
10 - 5 cups vegetable broth
11 - 28 oz canned diced tomatoes
12 - 15 oz canned chickpeas (or beans of choice), drained and rinsed
13 - 1½ cup whole wheat pasta shells

# Instructions:

01 - Combine garlic and onion with 1-2 tablespoons water in large pot. Sauté until softened, about 3 minutes.
02 - Add carrot, celery, potato, oregano, salt and pepper. Sauté until potato and carrot have softened, about 6 minutes.
03 - Add broth, tomatoes, chickpeas and pasta. Bring to boil, then simmer uncovered 12-15 minutes until pasta is cooked. Garnish with parsley.

# Notes:

01 - Originally from Sardinia
02 - Great way to incorporate variety of vegetables
03 - Can use any type of beans