Minestrone Soup (Italian Vegetable Soup) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 cups low sodium chicken broth
1 (14 1/2 ounce) peeled canned Italian tomatoes
1 small onion, chopped
1 stalk celery (cut into 1 in. pieces)
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1 dash pepper
1 garlic clove
1 cup canned chick-peas, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup cubed zucchini
1/2 cup fresh peas or 1/2 cup defrosted frozen peas
1/2 cup diced carrot
1/2 cup chopped cabbage
1 cup uncooked pasta

Preparation

In a dutch oven combine broth, tomatoes, onion, celery, parsley, oregano, pepper, and garlic. Simmer, stirring occasionally for 20-30 minutes.
Add all other ingredients and continue to cook until all vegetables are tender.
Thirty minutes before serving, Add uncooked pasta.
**Serve with grated parmesan cheese**.