Vegetarian Minestrone Soup

Mrsspeevs's Note:

Thick and chunky and so flavorful. It is even better when reheated, just add more water as the noodles soak it up.

• Total Time: 1 hrs 10 mins
• Prep Time: 30 mins
• Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 3 tablespoons oil
• 1 cup diced onion
• ½ cup diced celery
• ¾ cup diced carrot
• 1 teaspoon crushed garlic
• 1 cup cubed eggplants or 1 cup cubed zucchini
• 1 cup chopped tomato
• 2 teaspoons salt
• ¼ teaspoon pepper
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1 teaspoon basil
• ¼ cup parsley flakes
• 2 cups tomato sauce
• 4 cups water or 4 cups stock
• ¼ cup white wine
• ½ cup ditalini

Directions:

1. Heat oil and sauté celery, onion, and carrots for 10 minutes.
2. Add remaining ingredients except pasta.
3. Simmer for 30 minutes.
4. Add pasta and simmer another 10 minutes.