Sweet Potato Minestrone

Sweet Potato Minestrone

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1 tablespoon vegetable oil

1 large onion, chopped

2 large stalks celery, chopped

1 teaspoon of oregano

1 teaspoon of basil

1 teaspoon of marjoram

salt and pepper to taste

4 tomatoes, diced

6 cups vegetable broth

2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and diced

2 large carrots, sliced thin

6 ounces green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces

5 cloves garlic, minced

3 cups of cooked small shell pasta

freshly grated Parmesan, garnish, optional

1. Heat oil in a soup pot over medium-high heat.

2. Saute onion, celery, oregano, basil, marjoram, salt, and pepper until tender, about 5 minutes.

3. Stir in tomatoes, broth, sweet potatoes, carrots, green beans, and garlic.

4. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes.

5.  Put 1/2 cup of cooked shells in each bowl, ladle soup over the pasta, and garnish with Parmesan cheese.