Longevity Minestrone

Name: Longevity Minestrone
Ingredients: 3 Tbsp. olive oil; 4 to 5 cloves minced garlic; 1 c. chopped onion; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1 c. chopped carrots; 1 c. chopped celery; 1 c. chopped broccoli; 1 c. chopped spinach; 1 tsp. oregano; 1/4 tsp. black pepper; 1 tsp. basil; 1 c. chopped green pepper; 3 1/2 c. water; 2 c. tomato puree; 1 1/2 c. chickpeas; 1 c. chopped tomatoes; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/2 to 1 c. dry pasta; Parmesan cheese

19 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

3 Tbsp. olive oil
4 to 5 cloves minced garlic
1 c. chopped onion
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. chopped carrots
1 c. chopped celery
1 c. chopped broccoli
1 c. chopped spinach
1 tsp. oregano
1/4 tsp. black pepper
1 tsp. basil
1 c. chopped green pepper
3 1/2 c. water
2 c. tomato puree
1 1/2 c. chickpeas
1 c. chopped tomatoes
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 to 1 c. dry pasta
Parmesan cheese

Directions

1

Heat oil in a heavy bottom 4-quart pot.
2

Add garlic and onion; saute until soft and translucent.
3

Stir in 1/2 teaspoon salt, carrots, celery, broccoli and spinach.
4

Add oregano, pepper and basil.
5

Cover and cook over low heat for 5 to 8 minutes.
6

Add green pepper, water, tomato puree and chickpeas (garbanzo beans). Cover and simmer 15 minutes.
7

Add tomatoes and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Simmer 10 minutes.
8

Then bring soup to a boil and add dry pasta. Boil about 10 minutes.
9

Ladle into bowls and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.