Alphabet Soup
(Serves 6)                                      

Ingredients:
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 carrots, peeled and diced
1 large rib of celery, washed and diced
1 small onion, peeled and diced
2 ripe tomatoes, diced or 1 can (15-ounce) diced tomatoes in juice
1 zucchini, diced
1 cup green cabbage, thinly sliced
2 cans (14 1/2-ounce) low salt chicken broth
2 cups water
1/2 cup alphabet pasta
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
 
Directions:

1. In a deep pot over medium heat,  add oil and all of the prepared vegetables.
2. Cover pot and cook veggies over medium heat for 5 or 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until soft. 
3. Uncover the soup pot and add broth and water to the pot.
4. Increase heat to high and bring soup to a boil. 
5. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook covered for 20 minutes.
6. Add the pasta and cook a further 5 - 10 minutes.
7. Adjust the seasonings to taste and serve.