Minestrone - Darla McCraken Serves 6

Saute for 5 min until tender

    2 Tab virgin olive oil

    1 small yellow onion chopped

    2 med carrots, peeled & diced

    2 celery stalks , diced

Add & cook for 1 minute

    1 medium zucchini, diced

    1 cup 1" pieces of green beans (fresh or frozen)

    4 garlic cloves, minced

    2 dried bay leaves

Stir in 

    2 TAB tomato paste

Add & bring to boil

    6 cups chicken broth

    1 28oz can diced tomatoes with juices

    1 14 oz can cannelloni beans , drained & rinsed

    1 cup elbow macaroni

    1 teas dried basil

    1 teas dried thyme

    1/2 teas dried oregano

    Pinch red pepper flakes

    Salt & Pepper to taste

Simmer on low 25-30 min.