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Quick Minestrone Soup

I used to make real Minestrone Soup and begin by soaking the dried beans. But this is a quick and delicious soup without dried beans so maybe it doesn't really qualify as a Minestrone, but it is for me. Perfect right now in November when it is getting gray and cold and dark and wintry outside. It is also good with a November cactus (above) which started blooming again November first.

Quick Minestrone Soup

Onion, garlic, carrots, celery, tomato paste or canned tomatoes, salt , pepper, oregano, thyme, water

Chop vegetables very fine. Add fresh grean beans, parsley root or other seasonal vegetables if you want. I grate my garlic. Sauté in olive oil. Add tomato paste or canned tomatoes. If using canned tomatoes, blend them so they are finely pureed. Add water and spices. Bring to a boil and simmer until the vegetables are cooked. Add dry pasta of your choice and boil until cooked.