Squash Minestra - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/3 c. olive oil
1 onion, cut into 8ths
3 celery stalks and leaves, chopped
4 zucchini, cubed
1 1/2 c. tomatoes, chopped
4 fresh basil leaves
1/4 c. fresh parsley, chopped
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
3 chicken bouillon cubes
1 lb. potatoes, peeled and cubed
1/4 lb. pasta

Preparation

In
large
saucepan,
heat oil and saute onion until it becomes
transparent, but not brown.
Add celery and zucchini; saute
for
a few minutes.
Add tomatoes, basil, parsley, salt and pepper.
Fill
pot
with
water, about 3 inches above all vegetables and cook for 10 minutes.
Add potatoes and bouillon cubes;
cook
on low heat until potatoes are tender.
This can be served
with
cooked pasta (tobetti).
Cook pasta according to package
directions.
Drain
pasta
and
mix
together with vegetable mixture.
Serve immediately.
Makes 6 to 8 servings.