Mighty Minestrone

• 1 can (15 to 19 oz.) cannellini beans, undrained
• 5 small green cabbages (about 1/2 lb.), shredded
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 Tbsp. olive oil
• 1 pkg. (9 oz.) frozen Italian green beans, thawed
• 1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen butter or lima beans, thawed
• 1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen sliced carrots, thawed
• 1 can (16 oz.) peeled tomatoes, undrained
• 2 tsp. dried basil
• salt and pepper to taste

1. In medium bowl use a fork to mash cannellini beans in their liquid until smooth; set aside.
2. In saucepot or Dutch oven, saute cabbage and onion in oil 8 to 10 minutes until cabbage is wilted. Add remaining ingredients and 2 cups water.
3. Cover and bring to boiling.
4. Reduce heat; recover and simmer 30 minutes.
5. Serve with grated Parmesan cheese.

cannellini beans, green cabbages, onion, olive oil, frozen italian green beans, butter, carrots, tomatoes, basil, salt

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=550430 (may not work)