Lean & Free Minestrone Soup- Annaliese

• saute
  • 1/4 c. olive oil
  • 3 c diced onion
  • 3 c. diced carrots
  • 2 c diced celery
• add
  • 2 c. diced tomato (canned)
  • 2 c. green beans (cooked/ canned)
  • 2 c. kidney beans (cooked/ canned)
  • 2 c. chopped cabbage
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 1 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 3 T beef boullion
  • 2 T chikcken boullion
  • 1 1/2 tsp basil
  • 2 tsp oregano
  • 8 c. water
  • 8 oz tom. sauce
  • 1/2 c. barley
• Simmer 45 min. then add
  • 15 oz. can garbanzo beans
  • 1 c. dry macaroni
• Simmer until noodles are tender
• makes 12 1-cup servings