Soup

green beans (8 ounces; a nice handful or so)

zucchini (2)

potatoes (about 4)

fresh basil

tomatoes (2 ripe large)

white canned beans (rinsed well)

3 or so carrots

salt

1 large onion (chopped to size desired)

onion potatoes carrots boil in 3 quarts of water 20 minutes

add rest plus about a 4th cup of olive oil

boil 10 minutes

Grate salt and pepper to taste

Top with real Parmesan cheese, as much as you love

I love eating this soup with a side of tortilla chips.

I have had many conversations at my dinner table

with friends,

savouring this soup and the praises of it.