Sheila's Soupe A L'italienne

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 medium onions, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 green pepper, diced
• 2 zucchini, thinly sliced
• 2 stalks celery, diced
• 2 (28 ounce) cans tomatoes
• 6 cups chicken stock
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 cup macaroni
• pepper
• freshly grated parmesan cheese

Recipe

• 1 heat oil in a large heavy pot.
• 2 add onion, garlic and green pepper, and saute until soft---about 10 minute.
• 3 add vegetables, stock, undrained tomatoes, then seasonings and macaroni.
• 4 bring to a boil, reduce heat and partially cover.
• 5 simmer until macaroni and veggies are cooked to your preference.
• 6 taste for seasoning.
• 7 serve hot in big bowls with cheese for sprinkling.