Kathy Smith's Hearty Minestrone Soup Recipe

• 1 med onion, slice thin
• 1/4 tsp garlic, mince
• 1/2 Tbsp. olive or possibly canola oil
• 1 x 14 1/2 oz ready-cut tomatoes, or possibly
• 2 c. fresh tomatoes, chop
• 16 ounce frzn mixed italian-style, vegetables
• 1 c. tomato or possibly v8 juice
• 1 c. reduced-sod chicken or possibly beef, broth
• 1 1/2 tsp sugar
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1 Tbsp. fresh basil, chop (1 to 2)
• 1/8 tsp pepper
• 1/2 c. macaroni noodles
• 1 x 15 oz ca great northern beans, drain
• 1/4 c. parmesan, shred

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