Minute Minestrone

This is quick, easy and very comforting.  It's the perfect dish for the cold weather or for a little pick me up, if you're not feeling too well with all the nasty stuff going around.  Great soup!  Enjoy!

Ingredients:

-2 Tbs margarine/butter

-1/2 small onion, finely chopped

-1 medium zucchini, chopped

-10 oz frozen lima beans

-3 cups beef or vegetable broth

-1 cup water

-1 (14.5 oz) can petite diced tomatoes, undrained

-1/2 cup elbow macaroni

-1 Tbs grated Parmesan cheese

-1/2  tsp dried basil leaves

-1 tsp pepper

-1 tsp salt

-1/2 tsp garlic powder

-1/2 tsp cayenne 

Directions:
Melt margarine in large saucepan.  Add the onion and zucchini.  Cook until vegetables are nice and soft.  Add the beans and cook for about 5 minutes.

Stir in remaining ingredients.  Bring to a boil.  Cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until pasta is tender. Adjust seasoning, if needed.  Ladle into bowls and enjoy!