Minestrone(A Meal In A Pot)

• 6 Tbsp. butter or margarine
• 3 large carrots, sliced
• 2 to 3 celery stalks, sliced
• 2 large onions, diced
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 head cabbage (1 1/2 lb.), coarsely sliced
• 1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes
• 8 c. water
• 1/3 c. uncooked rice or orzo
• 2 tsp. salt or less
• 2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 tsp. oregano leaves
• 1/4 tsp. pepper
• 4 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
• 4 to 6 beef bouillon cubes
• 2 large zucchini, bite-sized pieces
• 2 (15 1/4 to 20 oz.) cans red kidney beans, drained
• 1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen chopped spinach
• 1/2 c. Parmesan cheese, grated

1. In a large pot, saute carrots, celery, onions, garlic and cabbage in butter until brown (about 20 minutes).
2. Add tomatoes with fluid and next nine ingredients.
3. Bring to a boil and simmer for 30 minutes or until rice and vegetables are tender.
4. Add beans and spinach (cook before adding) and bring entire soup to a simmer.
5. Add water if needed.
6. Serve with Parmesan cheese.
7. Makes about 18 cups (4 1/2 quarts).

butter, carrots, celery stalks, onions, garlic, cabbage, tomatoes, water, rice, salt, worcestershire sauce, oregano leaves, pepper, potatoes, zucchini, red kidney beans, spinach, parmesan cheese

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=170486 (may not work)