Hearty Minestrone Soup (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Veggies & Herbs

01 - 4 minced garlic cloves
02 - 1 chopped medium yellow onion
03 - 2 diced yellow potatoes
04 - 2 diced carrots
05 - 2 diced celery stalks
06 - 1 cup chopped fresh parsley

→ Shelf Staples

07 - 2 tsp dried oregano
08 - 1/2 tsp salt
09 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
10 - 5 cups vegetable stock
11 - 28 ounces canned chopped tomatoes
12 - 15 ounces canned chickpeas (or your favorite beans), rinsed
13 - 1 1/2 cups whole wheat pasta shells

# Instructions:

01 - In a big pot, add your garlic and onion. Pour in 1-2 tablespoons of water and cook for around 3 minutes until everything softens up.
02 - Toss in the carrots, celery, potatoes, oregano, plus the salt and pepper. Stir it on the heat for about 6 minutes until the carrots and potatoes start to soften.
03 - Pour in the broth, tomatoes, chickpeas, and pasta. Bring to a boil, then drop the heat to let it gently bubble for another 12-15 minutes. After that, sprinkle the parsley before serving.

# Notes:

01 - Comes from Sardinia originally
02 - An easy way to pack in lots of veggies
03 - Use your go-to beans if chickpeas aren't available