Ingredients

  • 1 (28 oz.) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 (14 1/2 oz.) can stewed tomatoes
  • 6 c. water
  • 3 or 4 carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 3 potatoes, peeled and diced
  • salt, pepper, Italian seasoning and garlic powder to taste
  • 1 small box frozen peas
  • 1 small box frozen green beans
  • 1 c. small seashell pasta, cooked and drained

Method

  • Put all ingredients except peas, beans and pasta in large pot. Bring to boiling; reduce heat and simmer 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
  • Add peas, beans and pasta and cook an additional 1/2 hour or until all vegetables are tender.
  • Add extra water during cooking if soup starts to get too thick.