Amy's Recipes

4 T oil
3 carrots
1 medium onion
2 stalks celery
1 c winter squash
1/2 c frozen corn
1 small zucchini
1 can (1.5 c) diced tomatoes
1 T tomato paste
1 T butter
1/2 t salt
1/2 t pepper
1/2 t dried basil
1/2 t dried oregano
7 c water?
1 c egg noodles (or 1/2 c macaroni)
1 c cooked chicken (optional)

Dice all vegetables. Add oil to saucepan over medium heat, then carrots, onion, celery, and winter squash, and stir until they start to soften (about 10 min). Add remaining ingredients except noodles and simmer about 10 minutes. Add noodles and cook 5 minutes. Have the cooked chicken on the side for non-vegetarians to add.