Healthy, Hearty Minestrone Soup

Ingredients :

4 tablespoons olive oil

1/2 cup red onions (chopped)

1/2 cup broccoli (chopped)

1/2 cup carrots (chopped)

1 can red beans

1 can white beans

1 can diced tomatoes

1 tablespoon tomato paste

2 cups sweet potatoes

4 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth)

1 tablespoon garlic (minced)

2 tablespoons dried parsley

1 teaspoon Salt

1 cup whole wheat elbow macaroni

1/2 cup Parmesan cheese (or Romano)

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Directions :

1. Add olive oil to large pot. Add onion, carrots, and broccoli; saute for a few minutes.

2. Add beans, tomatoes, tomato paste, sweet potatoes, broth, garlic, parsley, and salt, and bring to boil. Cover, and reduce heat. Simmer for 1 hour,

3. Add pasta, and simmer for 30 minutes more, or until cooked. Add salt to taste, and serve hot with cheese on top.