Minestrone Soup - Kosher Everyday

Ingredients

• 2 large potatoes (around 3/4 lb. each), peeled and chopped
• 2 cups green beans, tips removed, cut into 2 inch pieces
• 1-2 - 1 pound baby carrots, chopped
• 3 large ribs celery (around 2 cups), sliced
• 2 medium tomatoes, diced
• 3-4 cups cauliflower flowerets
• 1 small onion, diced (around 3/4 cup)
• 2 26 oz. jars tomato basil pasta sauce (or your favorite flavor)
• 52 ounces water (use pasta jars to measure)
• 2-3 cups cooked ditali pasta (or other small bite-sized pasta)
• 1 tablespoon fresh basil, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro (or flat leaf parsley), finely chopped
• salt and pepper to taste
• croutons, crackers, or your favorite soup toppings (optional)