Minestrone Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 c. water, chicken broth, vegetable broth or wine
1/2 c. chopped onion
1/2 c. chopped celery
1 clove garlic, minced
2 c. chopped fresh or low-sodium tomato sauce
1 c. home-cooked or canned kidney or lima beans
3 1/2 c. water
2 c. chopped broccoli
1 1/2 c. chopped fresh or frozen spinach
1 c. diced carrots
1/4 c. chopped fresh parsley
3/4 tsp. dried basil leaves
1 bay leaf
pinch of dried oregano leaves
1/2 tsp. black pepper
1/2 c. dry elbow macaroni

Preparation

Heat water in a large pot over medium heat.
Add onion, celery and garlic.
Cook and stir over medium heat for 5 minutes or until lightly browned.
Add more water, if needed.