Minestrone

Very tasty and easy

1 large onion, chopped
2 medium carrots, chopped
1 stock of celery, chopped
2 large cloves garlic, minced
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes (I prefer stewed TOMATOES that I cut up)
1  (15.5 can cannellini beans
1/2 cup or so of string beans
4 cups vegetable broth
1/2 tsp dried oregano (I often use more--but you can add more at the end--see directions
1 tsp dried basil
salt and pepper to taste

other Optional additions--GF Penne (handful)
                          left over ham
                          chopped cabbage (however much desired)
                          chopped small potatoes with skin on
                           a chopped turnip
                           chopped kale
                            chopped zucchini
                           Tofu crumbles (the frozen kind are good in this)
                           thyme  and sage and fennel seed are also good in this

In a large pot cook onions, carrots, celery and garlic with a bit of water. Cook about 7 minutes until softened.

Stir in tomatoes with their juice, green beans, chopped cabbage, chopped potatoes, broth, seasonings, penne. Cook 20 minutes or until just tender.

Add cannellini beans and taste and adjust seasonings