Ingredients

  • 1/2 c. chopped onion
  • 1/2 c. chopped celery
  • 1 small clove garlic, minced
  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 2 c. water
  • 1 can (16 oz.) tomatoes
  • 1 medium potato (1 c.), peeled and cubed
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 tsp. crushed basil
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/8 tsp. ground sage
  • 1/8 tsp. pepper
  • 1 can (8 1/2 oz.) lima beans, drained
  • 1 can (8 1/2 oz.) whole kernel corn, drained
  • 1 1/2 c. whole wheat noodles, medium size
  • grated Parmesan cheese

Method

  • In a Dutch oven, cook the onion, the celery and the garlic in the olive oil until tender but not brown.
  • Stir in the water, undrained tomatoes, cubed potato, bay leaf, basil, salt, sage and pepper.
  • Bring to boiling; stir in noodles.
  • Reduce heat.
  • Simmer, covered, about 10 minutes or until noodles are al dente.
  • Remove bay leaf.
  • Serve with Parmesan cheese.
  • Makes 8 servings.