Minestrone Alla Genovese (With Pesto)

• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 -3 cups savoy cabbage, shredded
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 1 quart beef broth (preferably rich)
• 1 quart water
• 4 ounces tomato paste
• 1/4 cup fresh herb, minced (parsley, basil, or marjoram)
• 3 small zucchini, cut into half-moon slices
• 1 cup Italian cut green beans, sliced (fresh or frozen, regular green beans are fine, too)
• 1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans or (15 ounce) can great northern beans
• 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans or (15 ounce) can pinto beans
• 6 ounces genoa salami, diced in small cubes
• 1/2 cup pasta, small (like small shells)
• salt and black pepper, freshly ground (to taste)
• 2 tablespoons pesto sauce (see our Poppy Seed Pie)
• parmesan cheese, freshly grated

1. In a large saucepan, heat oil.
2. Saute onion and garlic 2-3 minutes.
3. Add cabbage, celery, and carrots. Saute 5 minutes.
4. Add broth, water, tomato paste, and herbs. Partially cover pan and simmer 30 minutes.
5. Add zucchini, beans, and salami; cook 15 minutes.
6. Add pasta; cook until al dente.
7. Add salt and pepper.
8. Stir in pesto sauce just before serving.
9. Serve in large bowls with grated cheese.

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Taken from www.food.com/recipe/minestrone-alla-genovese-with-pesto-223215 (may not work)