Minestrone(Womans Day)

3 1/2 c Chicken broth

2 c Water

1 c Chopped onion

1 c Sliced carrots

1 t Minced garlic

1 cn (16oz) crushed tomatoes

1 Medium-size zucchini (6oz),

Quartered lengthwise, then Sliced 1/4-inch thick 9 oz Frozen cut Italian Green

Beans 1/4 ts Pepper

1 1/2 c Small pasta shells

1 cn (16oz) red kidney beans,

Rinsed and drained

Bring broth, water, onion, carrots and garlic to a boil in a 3 to 4-quart pot. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 3 minutes or until carrots are crisp- tender. Add crushed tomatoes, zucchini, green beans and pepper. Return to a boil, add pasta, cover and simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is

tender. Stir in beans. Makes 10 cups, 5 servings. Per serving: 251 calories, 13g protein, 46g carbohydrates, 2g fat, 0mg : cholesterol, 965mg sodium. Source: Woman`s Day magazine, March 14th, 1994, page 154