| 1 tsp Vegetable oil | | 12 cup Chopped onion | | 1 x Clove garlic,, chopped | | 2 can Reduced salt chicken broth | | 1 can (28-ounces) crushed tomatoes | | 1/3 cup Alphabet pasta | | 1/2 cup Parsley leaves | | 1 cup Chopped broccoli | | 1 cup Chopped carrots | | 1 cup Sliced celery | | Salt and pepper to taste | | 2 tbl Grated Parmesan cheese,, optional |
| | Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook until the onion is soft,about 2 minutes. Stir occasionally.Add chicken broth, tomatoes , pasta , and parsley to the saucepan. Bring the liquid to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 10 minutes. Add broccoli , carrots , and celery to soup; cook 10 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste. With adult help, ladle soup into serving bowl and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese before serving, if desired. |
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