Minestrone Soup

Submitted by Julie Twitchell

My brother gave me this recipe. It is so yummy. You can add just about any vegetables you want. The more vegetables you add, the more liquid you will need to add for the pasta to cook.

• 1 pound ground beef (I used ground turkey)
• 1 32 oz. can of tomatoes( I used 2 quart bottles)
• 1 zucchini
• 1 yellow summer squash
• 1 small can tomato paste
• 1 large onion
• 1 tsp. basil
• 1 tsp. oregano
• 1 tsp. garlic salt
• 1/4 tsp. black pepper
• 2-3 cups water
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 Cup small shell pasta
• Parmesan cheese

This will need to be made in a pot that can hold 2-3 quarts. Brown the meat, then add the onion. Once the onion is soft, add everything else except the pasta. You can cut the zucchini and squash any way you want. You can also substitute any vegetables. Bring the mixture to a light boil and add the pasta. Let mixture continue to boil until pasta is done. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese when serving.

Cook's Note: I didn't have squash, but I added celery(cook with the onions) and garbanzo beans. You could easily make this in a crock pot and add the pasta right before you eat.

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