Longevity Minestrone
["3 Tbsp. olive oil", "4 to 5 cloves minced garlic", "1 c. chopped onion", "1/2 tsp. salt", "1 c. chopped carrots", "1 c. chopped celery", "1 c. chopped broccoli", "1 c. chopped spinach", "1 tsp. oregano", "1/4 tsp. black pepper", "1 tsp. basil", "1 c. chopped green pepper", "3 1/2 c. water", "2 c. tomato puree", "1 1/2 c. chickpeas", "1 c. chopped tomatoes", "1/2 tsp. salt", "1/2 to 1 c. dry pasta", "Parmesan cheese"]
["Heat oil in a heavy bottom 4-quart pot.", "Add garlic and onion; saute until soft and translucent.", "Stir in 1/2 teaspoon salt, carrots, celery, broccoli and spinach.", "Add oregano, pepper and basil.", "Cover and cook over low heat for 5 to 8 minutes.", "Add green pepper, water, tomato puree and chickpeas (garbanzo beans). Cover and simmer 15 minutes.", "Add tomatoes and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Simmer 10 minutes.", "Then bring soup to a boil and add dry pasta. Boil about 10 minutes.", "Ladle into bowls and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese."]
["olive oil", "garlic", "onion", "salt", "carrots", "celery", "broccoli", "chopped spinach", "oregano", "black pepper", "basil", "green pepper", "water", "tomato puree", "chickpeas", "tomatoes", "salt", "pasta", "Parmesan cheese"]