Ms. Foster'S Minestrone

• 1/2 c. dry white beans
• 4 Tbsp. butter
• 1 c. fresh green peas
• 1 c. diced unpeeled zucchini
• 1 c. diced carrots
• 1 c. diced potatoes
• 1/3 c. sliced celery
• 2 oz. diced salt pork
• 2 Tbsp. chopped onions
• 1/2 c. chopped leeks
• 2 c. drained canned tomatoes, chopped
• 2 qt. chicken stock
• 1 bay leaf and 2 sprigs parsley, tied together
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. black pepper
• 1/2 c. white raw rice
• 1 Tbsp. parsley
• 1 Tbsp. basil
• grated Parmesan cheese (garnish)

1. Bring 1 quart water to boiling in 3-quart saucepan.
2. Add the white beans (marrow, Great Northern, white kidney or navy).
3. Boil for 2 minutes.
4. Remove from heat and let beans soak for 1 hour. Then return to low heat and simmer beans, uncovered, for 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
5. Drain and set aside.

white beans, butter, fresh green peas, zucchini, carrots, potatoes, celery, salt pork, onions, leeks, tomatoes, chicken stock, bay leaf, salt, black pepper, white raw rice, parsley, basil, parmesan cheese

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=744392 (may not work)