Alphabet Minestrone - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 Tbsp. plus 1 tsp. olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 c. low-sodium chicken broth
1 1/2 c. canned, crushed tomatoes
1/2 c. thinly sliced carrots
1 c. sliced zucchini
3/4 oz. grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 c. thinly sliced celery
1/2 c. fresh or frozen green beans, halved
5 oz. drained, cooked chickpeas
3/4 oz. alphabet pasta
1 tsp. fennel seed
3/4 tsp. dried basil
3/4 tsp. dried oregano

Preparation

In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, warm the oil until hot, but not smoking.
Add garlic and saute for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
Add broth, tomatoes, zucchini, carrots, celery, green beans, potatoes, chickpeas, pasta, fennel seed, basil and oregano. Bring to boil over medium-high heat.
Cover, reduce heat to low and simmer until pasta and vegetables are cooked through, 10 to 15 minutes.
Stir in Parmesan cheese and serve hot.