Garlic Vegetable Pasta Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup water
1 head of garlic, cloves peeled and minced
1 cup onion, chopped
7 cups water
3 chicken bouillon cubes
1 1/2 cups carrots, sliced thinly
3 cups green cabbage, chopped
1 1/2 cups broccoli florets
1 (7 1/2 ounce) can tomato sauce
3/4 cup small shell pasta
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Preparation

In large soup pot heat the olive oil and water.
Add the garlic and onion and saute 5 minutes.
Add the 7 cups water, bouillion, and carrots.
Bring to a boil, cook 5 minutes and add cabbage, broccoli, tomato sauce, pasta shells, and seasonings.
Bring to another boil, stir, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.