Veggie and Pasta Soup

This is a real comfort food, best when reheated for lunch or dinner the next day. Will warm tummies and smiles on cold days.

• Ready In: 1 hr 10 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 1  onion, chopped
• 1  carrot, chopped
• 2  celery ribs, chopped
• 1  cup cabbage, chopped
• 1  ounce white beans, drained
• 1  liter  vegetable stock
• 1  cup small shell pasta
• 2  tablespoons butter
• 2  tablespoons olive oil
•  salt & pepper
• 1  zucchini, chopped (optional)
•  fresh thyme
•  fresh sage

Directions

1. In a pot boil water for pasta shells. Boil pasta until very soft.
2. In a seperate pot, heat oil and butter in large pot.
3. Add onion, cabbage, celery, carrot, and zucchini.
4. Season with salt and pepper.
5. Cook over low heat until soft approx 10 minute.
6. Add beans, vegetable stock, thyme and sage.
7. Bring to boil and then simmer on low 45 minute
8. Add pasta.
9. Serve with Garlic Bread, best to reheat the next day.