Minestrone | Rasaala

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 can tomatoes (I used a 15-oz can for this quantity)
• 1 medium carrot
• 1 handful chopped jicama
• 1 medium zucchini
• 11/2 tsp salt
• 1 handful fresh basil
• 1/2 tsp oregano
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 1 can garbanzo beans/chickpeas (Sub with any beans of your choice )
• 1/4 cup dry pasta (Short pastas such as penne is good; avoid long ones such as spaghetti)
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese (optional; adds wonderful flavor and richness)
• 3-4 medium garlic cloves, (minced)