Angela's Home Made Minestrone

5-7 carrots, chopped
5 stalks celery chopped (leaves and all)
1 onion sliced thinly
5 courgettes diced (zucchini to you American types out there)
2-3 cloves of garlic pressed
1 tblsp. italian seasoning

Saute vegetables in olive oil with italian seasoning and garlic till somewhat soft, then add...

1 cup red wine
1 can cut green beans
1 can kidney beans
5-6 cubes chicken broth
1 can diced tomatoes
1 small can tomato sauce
3 cups water (water may need to be adjusted while boiling)

Bring water to a boil and add half a package of uncooked shell pasta. Boil for until shells are tender. Cover and simmer for 1/2 hour. Making sure to check water from time to time.

I have adjusted amounts and times to fit my family. I usually double this recipe and make enough for the whole neighborhood! :)