Minestrone Soup

Ingredients

• 4 tbsp onions-chopped fine
• 2 tsp garlic-chopped fine
• 2 tbsp oil
• 5 cups water
• 2 cups tomatoes-grated
• 7-8 French beans-chopped fine
• 1/4 cup carrots-chopped fine
• 1/2 cup potatoes-peeled and diced small
• 1/4 cup macaroni-cut
• 2 tsp salt or to taste
• 1/4 tsp kali mirch (powdered black pepper)
• 1/4 cup celery-chopped fine or 1/2 tsp celery salt
• 1 tsp Oregano leaves or ajwain
• 2 tbsp tomato puree
• cheese-grated to garnish
  

Method

1. Heat the oil and add onions and garlic. Saute till a little soft, add French beans, carrots and potatoes, sauté a little more, then add the water, tomatoes and macaroni.
2. Bring to a boil and simmer, half-covered, till the vegetables and macaroni are tender
   
3. Add the salt and pepper, celery or celery salt, oregano and tomato puree. Simmer covered for about 2 minutes. Serve garnished with cheese.