Italian Mama’s Soup

1 ½ cups sliced or grated carrots
1 large onion or two small (diced)
4 garlic cloves (diced)
4 cups chicken broth – use water and granules
3 cups chopped red cabbage
1 1/2 cup green beans – fresh or frozen
2 large cans of tomatoes
1 can (drink size) tomato juice or tomato sauce
1 handful fresh basil
½ handful oregano or two tsp. dried
1 cup zucchini - cubed or sliced (optional)

Sauté onion, carrot and garlic until softened. Add broth, cabbage beans and tomatoes and herbs. Simmer until vegetables are tender – about 20 – 30 minutes. Add zucchini and cook 5 minutes.

*Serve with grated Parmesan cheese.
~Tawna