Minestrone Soup

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 sticks celery, chopped
• 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
• 4 Tbsp. olive oil or butter
• 1 quart canned tomatoes
• 2 carrots, diced
• 1 cup chick peas
• Small bunch parsley
• 1 c. kidney beans
• 2/3 cup water
• 2 vegetable bouillon cubes
• 1/2 c. wine (optional)
• Herb salt to taste
• 2 medium zucchini, chopped
• 1 1/2 c. cooked pasta
• 1 c. grated cheese