Hearty Minestrone Soup Recipe

• 1 c. green onions, including tops, minced
• 1 teaspoon garlic, crushed
• 1 c. lean ham, cubed
• 2 (16 ounce.) cans whole tomatoes, undrained, minced
• 3 c. water
• 1 (10 1/2 ounce.) can beef broth (remove fat)
• 1/2 teaspoon oregano
• 1 teaspoon basil
• 1/4-1/2 teaspoon pepper, peppermill grind
• 1 c. uncooked pasta
• 1 c. raw potatoes
• 2 c. pinto beans, undrained
• 2 c. zucchini, thinly sliced
• 1 c. green beans
• 1/2 c. Parmesan cheese

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2. In 6 qt kettle, sprayed with Pam, saute/fry the green onions, garlic and ham.
3. 2.
4. Add in tomatoes, with liquid, water, beef broth, and seasonings.
5. Heat to boiling.
6. 3.
7. Stir in pasta, green beans and potatoes, cook uncovered till pasta is almost tender, about 8 min.
8. 4.
9. Stir in beans and zucchini.
10. Cook soup till zucchini is crisp tender, about 3 min.
11. 5.
12. Sprinkle serving with Parmesan cheese.
13. Makes 10 (1 c.) servings.

green onions, garlic, lean ham, tomatoes, water, beef broth, oregano, basil, pepper, pasta, potatoes, pinto beans, zucchini, green beans, parmesan cheese

Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/hearty-minestrone-soup-54268 (may not work)