*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                                Minestrone

Recipe By     : Bev Sagath
Serving Size  :    Preparation Time :2:00
Categories    : Soups

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
     1/2  cup           oil
   1      clove         garlic
   2      cups          onions -- chopped
   1      cup           celery -- chopped
   4      tablespoons   parsley
   6      oz            tomato paste
   1      cube          beef bouillon
   9      cups          water
   2      large         carrots -- peeled and sliced
     1/2  head          cabbage -- cut up
   2      teaspoons     salt
     1/2  te            pepper
   1      can           kidney beans
  10      ounces        peas
  10      ounces        green beans
     3/4  cup           pasta -- (acni de pepe)

In Dutch oven, saute garlic, onion, celery and parsley in oil for 15 
minutes. Add paste, bouillon, water, cabbage, carrots, salt, pepper, 
and kidney beans, simmer for 2 hours. Add remaining ingredients and 
cook another 20 minutes. Serve with parmesan cheese. 

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