Minestrone Soup

Ingredients

• 1 c. thinly sliced carrots
• 1 c. sliced celery
• 1/2 c. chopped onions
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 Tbsp. margarine
• 2 cans (15 oz.) Chef Boyardee Beefogetti
• 1 can chickpeas, drained
• 2 c. water
• 2 beef bouillon cubes
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. crushed basil
• 1/4 tsp. pepper
• Parmesan cheese

Directions

1. In a 2-quart saucepan, saute carrots, celery, onions
2. and garlic in margarine.
3. Add remaining ingredients except cheese. Simmer, covered, for 15 minutes.
4. Top each serving with Parmesan cheese. Serves six.