*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                                Minestrone

Recipe By     : Mary Wilson (BWVB02B)
Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Beans                            Italian

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1      tb            Fresh parsley -- chopped
     1/4  c             Olive oil
   2      ts            Dried basil leaf
   1      md            Onion -- sliced
   1      ts            Dried oregano leaf
   2      cl            Garlic -- minced
   1      ts            Salt
   2                    Carrots -- sliced
     1/4  ts            Pepper
   2                    Celery ribs -- sliced
  30      oz            Cannellini or dark-red kidney
                        - beans (2 cans)
   1                    Leek -- sliced
  28      oz            Can Italian plum tomatoes --
                        - drained
   2      c             Cabbage -- shredded
   1      qt            Chicken broth -OR-
  29      oz            Regular strength chicken broth
                        - (2 cans)
     1/2  c             Uncooked elbow or small macaroni
                        Parmesan cheese -- fresh grated

Heat olive oil in a 4 qt pot. Add onion, garlic, carrots, celery, and
leek. Saute until onion is tender. Add tomatoes with liquid, breaking
up tomatoes with knife and fork. Stir in broth, parsley, basil,
oregano, salt, and pepper. Bring mixture to a boil; reduce heat.
Cover and simmer 20 minutes. Stir in beans and cabbage. Simmer
10 minutes longer. Stir in zucchini and macaroni. Simmer, uncovered,
10 minutes. Serve with Parmesan cheese.

Yield: 6 Servings


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