Minestrone A La Moosewood Recipe

• 1 1/2 c. Cooked peas or possibly garbanzo bean
• 1/2 c. Dry pasta
• 1 c. Fresh minced tomatoes
• 3 Tbsp. Extra virgin olive oil
•     Parmesan cheese
• 1 c. Minced onion
• 4 x -5 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 c. Chopped celery
• 1 c. Cubed carrots
• 1 c. Cubed eggplant or possibly zucchini
• 1 c. Minced green pepper
• 2 tsp Salt
• 1/4 tsp Black pepper
• 1 tsp Oregano
• 1/2 c. Fresh minced parsley
• 1 tsp Basil
• 2 c. Tomato puree
• 3 1/2 c. Water or possibly beef stock
• 3 Tbsp. Dry red wine

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