minestrone soup i
Recipes
Noodles & Pasta
Minestrone Soup I
A vegetable-packed Italian soup with pasta, beans, and herbs. Nutritious and filling, ideal for any season.
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons margarine 3/4 cup chopped onion 1/4 cup chopped celery 1/2 cup chopped carrots
- 1 (19 ounce) can cannellini beans 1/2 cup shredded cabbage
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste 1 1/2 cups cubed potatoes
- 1 quart chicken broth
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons dried parsley 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup elbow macaroni
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
Directions
- Melt butter or margarine in a heavy pot over medium heat. Add onion, celery, and carrots; saute for a few minutes.
- Add beans, cabbage, tomatoes, tomato paste, potato, stock, garlic, parsley, and salt to the pot. Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce heat. Simmer for approximately 1 hour until vegetables are barely tender.
- Add pasta, and simmer for 30 minutes more. Correct seasoning, and serve hot with grated cheese.
