Hearty-Hearty Minestrone Soup

Submitted by Katherine Lawrence of www.plantbasedhealth.com

1 large onion
2 Carrots
6 c. Vegetable Broth
3 Zucchini
4 stalks Celery
1 T dried Basil
1 T dried Oregano
2 t. Rosemary
½ t. Salt
½ t. Black Pepper
4 c. Baby Tomatoes (cut half of them into halves)
8 cloves Garlic
2 c. Rigatoni or Ziti, uncooked
3 c. cooked Cannelini or Navy Beans

1. Dice the onion & cut the carrots into matchsticks.
2. In a 7-qt sauce-pan, cook over medium heat for 3-5 minutes. If needed to keep the vegetables from sticking, add a small amount of water or broth.
3. While waiting, cut the zucchini into match-sticks and slice the celery.
4. Add all remaining ingredients, except for the beans, to the saucepan.
5. Cover and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low & cook for 10 minutes until pasta is tender.
6. Remove the lid and stir in the beans until warmed.

Makes 5 quarts.