Ingredients
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1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
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3/4 cup chopped onion
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3 cups water
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2 cups diced zucchini
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1 cup canned cannellini beans or 1 cup you may use other white beans
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3/4 cup diced celery
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1 teaspoon dried basil or 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil
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1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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1/4 cup uncooked ditalini or 1/4 cup elbow macaroni
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1/8 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
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1 cup diced carrot, peeled
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28 fluid ounces canned plum tomatoes, dice and include liquid
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.
- Add chopped onion and sauté for 4 minutes or until just lightly browned.
- Add water, zucchini, carrots, canellini beans, celery, basil, oregano salt, pepper, tomatoes and garlic.
- Bring to boil; reduce heat, cover and simmer on medium-low heat for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add macaroni, cover and cook an additional 10 minutes.
- Adjust spices to suit your taste.
- Serve hot.