Instructions: 1-Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Allow garlic to sit for 15 minutes.

Then wrap garlic in foil and place in a small casserole. Bake 45 to 50 minutes or until soft when squeezed.

2-Warm oil in a soup pot over medium heat. Add onions and peppers; saute 5 minutes. Add broth, water, carrots, tomato paste, basil, and black pepper.

Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 10 minutes.

3-Remove 1 cup of liquid. Mash garlic into the liquid. Stir into the pot.

Add escarole and simmer7 minutes. Add broccoli, cover, and turn off the heat.

4-Cook macaroni according to package directions. Drain, and stir into the soup. If desired, season with salt and Parmesan.

Yields about 9 cups.

1 1/2 cups per serving.

NOTES :
This is a recipe from Prevention Magazine that I made recently. It was
great!

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