Pasta Vegetable Soup Recipe - Quick, Healthy & Ready in 45 Minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 teaspoons Basil, crumbled
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar, packed
• 1 6 oz can tomato paste
• 1 cup carrot, sliced
• 1 cup celery, sliced
• 3 chicken broth,
• 1 Clove (large) garlic, minced
• 1 9 oz pkg green beans, frozen
• 1 cup macaroni, uncooked
• 1/2 teaspoon marjoram
• 1 medium Onion, chopped
• 1 1/2 teaspoons Oregano, crumbled
• 1 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon thyme
• 1 1/2 quarts Boiling water

Instructions:

1. In a large sauce pan, combine 4 cups water, onion, carrot, celery, brown sugar, basil, marjoram, oregano, thyme, pepper, garlic, chicken broth, tomatoes, beans, and tomato paste then bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 45 minutes.
2. Add remaining 2 cups water; bring to a boil. Stir in macaroni, and cook an additional 8 minutes. Ladle into soup bowls; top with Parmesan cheese.