Minestrone Soup

• 1 stalk celery, chopped
• 1 carrot, chopped
• 1 (14 ounce) can kidney beans
• 2 (14 ounce) cans tomatoes
• 1 cup beef stock
• 1 cup water
• 1 bouquet garni
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1 shallot
• 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
• 13 cup tomato puree
• 13 cup sherry wine

1. Heat oil in a large pot.
2. Saute the onions and garlic in the oil until soft.
3. Add the remaining ingredients and bring to boil.
4. Let the mixture cook for 30 minutes.
5. Add salt and pepper to taste.
6. Serve.

celery, carrot, kidney beans, tomatoes, beef stock, water, bouquet garni, garlic, shallot, extra virgin olive oil, tomato puree, sherry wine

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/minestrone-soup-385068 (may not work)