Recipe of the Week

Minestrone Soup


4 cups chicken broth
1 can diced tomatoes
1 jar salsa
1 large onion
1 lb carrots
1 medium zucchini
1 can white beans
12-16oz box pasta--any shape
1 tsp garlic
1 Tbsp olive oil

Saute chopped onion and garlic in olive oil. Add broth, tomatoes and salsa. When it comes to a boil add the carrots and pasta. When the pasta is almost cooked, add the beans and the zucchini chunks. Once the beans and zucchini are warmed through the pasta should be done. You don't want the zucchini cooked to mush (unless you like mushy veggies). This makes 10 2-cup servings. Very healthy--full of fiber and flavor. You can also sprinkle some parmesan on top--yummy!