ORNISH Tuscan Vegetable Minestrone

• 1 cup diced kale
• 1 cup diced swiss chard
• 3/4 cup diced onion
• 1/2 cup diced carrot
• 3/4 cup diced celery
• 3/4 cup diced peeled baking potato
• 1 cup canned diced tomatoes
• 2 1/2 cups vegetable broth
• 2 1/2 cups water
• 1/2 cup diced zucchini
• 1 (15 oz.) can rinsed, canned great northern beans
• 3/4 cup water
• 1/4 cup elbow macaroni
• 1 Tablespoon minced fresh oregano
• Salt and pepper

In large pot combine kale, chard, onion, carrot, celery, potato tomatoes, broth and the 2 1/2 cups water. Bring to a simmer over moderate heat. Cover, adjust heat to maintain simmer and cook 15 minutes.

Add zucchini, beans, 3/4 cup water and macaroni. Cover and simmer until vegetables are tender and pasta is al dente, about 15 minutes. Add oregano. Season to taste with salt and pepper.