Minestrone Soup

1 T olive oil
2 cloves garlic
1 onion (I like the purple ones)

Sautee until soft. Then add:

4 cups chicken broth (I use the bullion)
4 Cups V8 tomato juice
1 cup water
1 tsp basil
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
2 zuchinni
2 carrots
2 ribs celery
1 28 oz can of tomatoes (or the equivilant of chopped fresh if you need to get rid of them)
2 cans of kidney beans

Boil and simmer 1 hour or until veggies are soft.

Can add 1/2 cup noodles (to boil for last 5 minutes) and parmasean cheese