Carotene Rich Minestrone Soup(Heart Healthy)

• 1 Tbsp. red wine
• 1/2 c. thickly sliced leek, white and tender
• 2 c. water
• 1/2 c. cubed new potatoes
• 1 can water
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/4 tsp. oregano
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 2 c. shredded escarole or spinach
• 2 Tbsp. minced parsley
• grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 c. thinly sliced onion
• 1 (16 oz.) can or 2 c. canned Italian plum tomatoes with juice
• 1/2 c. sliced carrots
• 1 can Great Northern white beans
• 1/2 c. chili mac noodles
• 1/4 tsp. thyme
• 1/4 tsp. sage
• 1/2 freshly ground black pepper
• 1 c. broccoli florets
• 1/4 c. shredded fresh basil leaves

1. In soup pot, melt butter with oil.
2. Add onion and leek and cook until tender.
3. Add tomatoes and 2 cups water.
4. Stir in carrots, potatoes, bay leaf, thyme, oregano, sage, salt and pepper.
5. Heat to a boil; reduce heat to medium and simmer for 35 minutes.
6. Add beans, 1 can water, chili mac noodles, escarole, broccoli, parsley and basil.
7. Cook an additional 20 minutes.

red wine, water, cubed new potatoes, water, bay leaf, oregano, salt, parsley, parmesan cheese, onion, italian plum tomatoes, carrots, great northern white beans, chili mac noodles, thyme, sage, ground black pepper, broccoli florets, fresh basil

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=495768 (may not work)