MINESTRONE SOUP 
1 lg. onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tbsp. olive or cooking oil
15 oz. can tomatoes, chopped
2 tbsp. parsley
1 1/2 tsp. basil
1/2 tsp. oregano
Dash of pepper
1 bay leaf
3 c. vegetable or beef broth
2 c. vegetables (potatoes, green beans, broccoli, carrots)
1/2 c. broken cooked spaghetti

In large Dutch oven cook first 3 ingredients in olive oil until tender. Add next 7 ingredients. Bring to boil. Reduce heat and cook for 30 minutes. Add vegetables and cook until tender. Add spaghetti - cook for 10 more minutes. Makes 6-8 servings.

 

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