Marvelous Minestrone

• 2 c. onion, finely chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 3 c. cabbage, finely shredded
• 2 c. carrots, finely diced
• 1 c. green beans, cut
• 2 potatoes, cubed
• 2 c. zucchini, chopped
• 4 oz. mushrooms, sliced
• 2 c. tomatoes, stewed
• 3 Tbsp. parsley, minced
• 1 Tbsp. basil
• 1/2 tsp. rosemary
• 2 c. tomato juice
• 4 c. beef bouillon
• 1 c. kidney beans, cooked
• 3/4 c. whole wheat macaroni
• 1/3 c. raw barley

1. Saute onion until transparent.
2. Combine next 8 ingredients (garlic through tomatoes).
3. Add sauteed onion and cook for 10 minutes.
4. Add parsley, basil, rosemary, tomato juice and beef bouillon.
5. Puree 1/2 cup kidney beans in blender and add to soup. Add remaining 1/2 cup whole kidney beans.
6. Bring to a boil.
7. Reduce heat and simmer for 25 minutes.
8. Add macaroni and barley.
9. Cook 15 minutes longer.

onion, clove garlic, cabbage, carrots, green beans, potatoes, zucchini, mushrooms, tomatoes, parsley, basil, rosemary, tomato juice, beef bouillon, kidney beans, whole wheat macaroni, barley

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=287943 (may not work)