Easy dinner idea for a cozy night in

Mutual 16 resident Lita Lewis,

92, shared her go-to recipe for a minestrone soup. “It’s so easy and good! With colder weather just around the corner this would be a good soup to have on hand” said Lewis.

Quick Minestrone Soup

1 (16-oz) package of frozen broccoli, cauliflower and carrot blend;

2 (15-oz) cans of stewed tomatoes;

2 (14 1/2-oz) cans of broth (beef, vegetable or chicken);

1 (15-oz) can of great Northern beans;

2 oz of uncooked vermicelli pasts (broken into 2” pieces); Grated Parmesan cheese to taste. In a large saucepan, combine all the ingredients except for Parmesan cheese. Bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 6-8 minutes or until vegetables and pasta are tender. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over soup in individual serving bowls.