Green on Green Pasta Soup

Directions

In a large soup pot, heat the vegetable oil.

Add the leeks, cover and cook for a couple of minutes until they begin to soften.

Add the garlic and cabbage, 1 cup of the water, cover and cook for 10 minutes or until the cabbage has wilted.

Add the remaining water, zucchini and green beans, cover and simmer for 5 minutes or until the vegetables are somewhat tender.

Add the pasta, cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until the pasta is tender.

Add the peas and simmer for 1 to 2 minutes to heat through.

Season carefully with salt and pepper.

Remove the soup from the heat and stir in the fresh herbs.

Serve with 1 or 2 of the garnishes, according to taste.