My - Minestrone

1. Large Pot, wooden spoon, sharp knife and cutting board
2. Vegetables - mini carrots cut up, 2 stalks of celery cut small, 1/2 onion chopped up (saute these first in 1 Tbs Olive oil or Butter until they are kind of soft) chopped garlic,  I also added chopped spinach and some broccoli slaw (it comes in a bag) because I had them and wanted more veggies
3. 3 Types of Beans - Canned is easier - I used Black, Pinto, and White
4. 1 Can of Tomato Soup
5. 1 Box or 4 Cups of Broth or Stock (I always keep this in my pantry - A box of 4 at costco is the most affordable way unless it is on sale)
6. 2 Cups (Dry) pasta cooked (or you can use left over rice or those Uncle Ben's Rice packets)
7. No-Salt Seasoning like Mrs. Dash, some Italian seasoning like oregano, basil, rosemary 1Tsp of each.
8. The BEST Frozen Rolls on the Planet go well with this soup - so does a fresh loaf of french type bread from the store or garlic bread whichever you prefer.

First Saute the 1/2 Onion,2 Stalks Celery, 3 Large (or a couple handfuls of little ones) Carrots until tender, add the garlic - 1 Tsp, also add the broccoli slaw to speed up the cooking time

Next drain the canned beans and add to the soup along with 1 box (4 C) of broth, and the can of tomato soup add the pasta and spices next stir - if you need to add more liquid use some more broth or water.

Cood until the Carrots are soft.

Follow the directions on the package - if you plan this right you take out the rolls  in the morning - put them on a sprayed cookie sheet spray the tops with Pam type spray, and cover them with plastic wrap - leave them on the counter all day until you start making the soup - then follow the directions on the package -   I really don't think I will actually make "home made" bread ever again - these pass the test!!