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Vegetable Pasta Soup

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 1/2 cups coarsely shredded carrot
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 cup thinly sliced celery
• 1 32-ounce carton reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 4 cups water
• 1 1/2 cups dried ditalini pasta
• 1/4 cup shaved Parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons snipped parsley

Directions

1. In a Dutch oven heat oil over medium heat.
2. Add garlic and cook for 15 seconds.
3. Add carrot, onion, and celery and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Add broth and the water.
5. Bring to boiling.
6. Add pasta and cook, uncovered, for 7 to 8 minutes.
7. To serve, top each serving with cheese and parsley.

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