Minestrone - Italian Soup - VitaClay® Chef

Ingredients

• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 cloves of garlic, chopped coarsely
• 2 medium carrots, thinly sliced
• 2 stalks celery, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
• 1 red or yellow bell pepper, seeded, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
• 1 medium zucchini, sliced into 1/2 inch rounds
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 6 to 8 cups vegetable or chicken broth
• 1 (28 oz. can) crushed Italian tomatoes
• 2 (15 1/2) oz. cans kidney beans, drained
• 2 tsp. dried marjoram or oregano
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 1 cup rice or short pasta