http://www.gourmetgarden.com/en-us/recipes/soups-stews/minestrone-soup-with-basil-garlic-and-oregano
Only thing I did different was add 2 polish sausages. Great flavor from them....And I just used spices in the bottles. not the paste stuff...
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Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
2 teaspoon Gourmet Garden Gourmet Gardenâ„¢ Garlic Stir-In Paste Stir-In Paste
2 tablespoon tomato paste
3 cups tomato sauce
2 cups vegetable stock
1 medium zucchini, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 carrots, peeled and chopped
1 small yellow squash, chopped
14.5 ounces can northern beans, drained
½ cup elbow macaroni
1 tablespoon Gourmet Garden Gourmet Gardenâ„¢ Oregano Stir-in Paste Stir-In Paste
1 tablespoon Gourmet Garden Gourmet Gardenâ„¢ Basil Stir-In Paste Stir-In Paste
salt and pepper, to taste
KEY PRODUCTS
NUTRITION INFORMATION
(per Serving)
This product has no significant nutritional value.
Preparation
1 Heat olive oil in a large saucepan. Add onion and Gourmet Garden Garlic Stir-In Paste. Cook for 5 minutes or until softened. Add tomato paste; cook, stirring often, for 1 minute.
2 Add tomato sauce and vegetable stock and bring to a boil.
3 Add zucchini, celery, carrot, yellow squash and beans. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes.
4 Add macaroni pasta. Simmer until pasta is tender, about 12 minutes. Add Gourmet Garden Oregano Stir-In Paste and Gourmet Garden Basil Stir-In Paste. Stir to combine. Season to taste with salt and pepper.