Minestrone Soup

• 3 Tbsp Olive Oil
• 1.5 c of onions, sliced
• 1c carrots, diced
• 1c celery, diced
• 1 tbs garlic, minced
• 1/2c potatoes, peeled, cubed
• 1c green beans, trimmed/halved
• 1/2c dry cannellini or white navy beans, rinsed
• 1/2c zucchini, diced
• 1/2c shredded cabbage
• 1 14.5oz can of whole tomatoes, coarsely chopped
• 10c chicken stock or water
• 1 Tbsp fresh basil, minced
• 1 tsp, fresh oregano, minced
• t tsp fresh thyme leaves
• 1 tsp, fresh italian parsley, minced
• salt & pepper

1. Heat olive oil in a large soup pot. Saute onions 10 mins over medium heat.
2. Add garlic, carrots, celery, potatoes, green beans, zucchini, cabbage, and saute for 3-4 minutes.
3. Add tomatoes, chicken stock, beans and herbs.
4. Simmer 1.5 hours until beans are tender. Salt and Pepper to taste.
5. Add cooked italian sausage for a heartier version.

olive oil, onions, carrots, celery, garlic, potatoes, green beans, white navy beans, zucchini, cabbage, tomatoes, chicken, fresh basil, fresh oregano, thyme, fresh italian parsley, salt

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/minestrone-soup-50115112 (may not work)