Minestrone

• 5 cups vegetable broth
• 1/2 cup tomato sauce
• 1/2 cup diced carrot
• 1 large potato, peeled, chopped
• 1/3 cup chopped onion
• 1/3 cup cut green beans
• 1 large garlic clove, pressed
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 cup frozen peas
• 1/2 cup of small pasta (2 oz)

In a 3 quart saucepan, bring broth and tomato sauce to a boil. Add carrot, potato, onion, beans, garlic and black pepper. Reduce heat and simmer 1 hour. Bring to a boil again. Add peas and small pasta. Reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes longer.

• Yields: 8 servings
• Preparation Time: 90 minutes