Garden Minestrone

1 c Chopped onions
1 c Chopped green peppers
3 Garlic cloves; minced
3 tb Olive oil
1 c Chopped celery
1 c Chopped carrots
1 c Chopped zucchini
1 tb Vegetable seasoning
1 ds Cayenne pepper; or to taste
1 ts Dried oregano
2 ts Fresh basil
(or 1 tspn dried basil)
1 1/2 c Cooked white beans or garbanzo beans
1/2 c Uncooked small pasta
1 c Chopped tomatoes including juice; thawed if frozen
4 c Water
1/4 c Chopped fresh parsley
Parmesan cheese

In a large heavy pot, saute onions, green peppers and garlic in oil until wilted. Add celery, carrots, zucchini, vegetable seasoning, cayenne, oregano and basil. Mix well. Cover and let steam for 10 minutes. Add beans, pasta, tomatoes and (if serving right away) water. Bring to a boil and simmer until vegetables are just tender. At serving time, sprinkle with parsley and Parmesan cheese.

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