Deni H is juggling a lot of balls right now.
I adapted the recipes linked from this entry.
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2/3 cup chopped onion
1.5 teaspoons minced garlic
2 carrots sliced thin
2 celery stalks sliced thin
1 cup potato, cubed in .5 inch pieces
1 tablespoon basil
1 teaspoon oregano
2 bay leaves
28 oz. diced tomatoes plus juice
6 cups chicken stock
4 oz. macaroni
1 oz parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon parsley
.5 teaspoon rosemary
1 can cannellini beans (drained)
2 handfuls of frozen green beans
1. Heat olive oil on low for 1 min.
2. Add onions, and cook until soft. (around 5 minutes)
3. Add garlic, and cook for 1 minute.
4. Add celery, carrots, potato, oregano, basil, and bay leaves and cook for 5 minutes on medium.
5. Add tomatoes and stock.
6. Bring to a low boil.
7. Add rest of ingredients except for the cheese, and simmer for at least 30 minutes.
8. Before serving add cheese.
