Minestrone Soup - 4 Better Health

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
• 1 stalk of chopped celery
• 1 medium-small zucchini, quartered lengthwise and sliced
• 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
• 1 1/2 tsp salt free all purpose seasoning
• 2/3 cup small pasta (gluten free: orzo, anellini)
• 1 can chickpeas, washed and drained
• 1 cup frozen green peas
• 2 tbsp minced fresh parsley
• Salt
• fresh ground pepper
• 4 cups water or vegetable broth