Easy Vegetable Minestrone Soup with Garlic Bread

Recipe summary

Ease of Preparation: Easy
Prep Time: 20 minutes

Preparation time:
Cooking time:
Yield: 4

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon Canola Oil
• 1 large onion
• 2 stalks celery
• 2-3 carrots
• 2 teaspoons prepared garlic (from a jar)
• 4 cups (900 ml) Vegetable Broth, Low-Sodium
• 1 can diced tomatoes (14 oz / 398 ml)
• 1 can mixed beans (19 oz / 540 ml)
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 teaspoons Italian Seasoning
• 1/8 teaspoon fresh pepper
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup basil pesto (from a jar)
• Water
• 1 baguette or French loaf
• 2 tablespoons butter (1 tbsp per side)
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon parsley flakes
• 2 cups macaroni