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Hearty Minestrone Soup

Olive oil                                                2 tbsp

Onion – diced                                    1

Carrot – chopped                             1

Celery stalk                                         1

Cabbage – chopped                        1 ½ cups

Chicken stock                                    2 L

Be sure that the brand you are using does not contain any dairy or soy products.  Campell’s Ready To Use Chicken Broth is one option.

Diced tomatoes                                1 can (19 oz/540 mL) with liquid

Kidney beans                                     1 can

Garlic – minced                                 3 cloves

Fresh parsley – chopped              2 tbsp

Pasta shells – uncooked               1 ½ cups

Heat oil in a large pot and add onions, carrot, celery and cabbage.  Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.  Add broth and tomatoes with liquid.  Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.  Add pasta and cook uncovered for an additional 15 minutes.  Stir in beans, garlic and parsley.