Ingredients

2 large onions, thinly sliced

1/2 cup olive oil

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 large red peppers, cut into 1-by-1/4-inch strips

1 pound carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes

4 cups diced potatoes, cut into 1/4-inch cubes

8 cups rich chicken broth

2 pounds green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces

3 small zucchini, cut lengthwise into quarters and sliced 1/4-inch thick

1/2 pound vermicelli

Salt and pepper

1/2 cup chopped parsley

Preparation

In a heavy 6-quart casserole, saute the onions in the oil until soft. Add the garlic, red peppers, and carrots. Cook 5 minutes. Add the potatoes and stock and simmer until potatoes are almost tender.

Add the green beans and zucchini and simmer 5 minutes. Stir in the vermicelli and continue cooking until the vermicelli is al dente. Season with salt and pepper and sprinkle with parsley. Serve piping hot.