Prevention's Minestrone Soup Recipe

• 1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
• 1 med onion minced
• 2 lrg garlic clove minced
• 2 lrg carrots minced
• 2 stalk celery ribs minced
• 2 tsp Italian seasoning
• 48 ounce low-sodium defatted chicken broth Or possibly
• 48 ounce vegetable broth
• 15 ounce canned diced tomatoes
• 3/4 lb green beans cut into 1" lengths
• 1 lrg zucchini cut into 1/4" cubes
• 1/4 head cabbage head thinly sliced Or possibly
• 1/4 head savory cabbage thinly sliced
• 1/2 c. ditalini
•     or possibly other small pasta
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 19 ounce canned red kidney beans rinsed & liquid removed Or possibly canned cannellini beans - rinsed and liquid removed

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