Chicken Franks & Veggie Minestrone Soup

Ingredients

• 4-5 Sadia Chicken Franks (sliced into coins)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion (chopped)
• 2 garlic cloves (minced)
• 1 carrot (diced)
• 1 zucchini (diced)
• 1⁄2 cup green beans or peas
• 1 cup canned diced tomatoes
• 1⁄2 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp dried basil
• Salt & pepper to taste
• 1 litre chicken or vegetable stock
• 1⁄2 cup small pasta (elbow, shell, or ditalini)
• Optional: Grated Parmesan & fresh parsley for garnish