Great Minestrone Soup

• 1/2 c. olive oil
• 1/4 c. Promise margarine
• 1 large onion, diced
• 2 large carrots, diced
• 2 medium potatoes, diced
• 1/2 lb. green beans, cut in 1-inch pieces
• 1/2 small cabbage, shredded
• 1/2 bag spinach, shredded
• 2 medium zucchini, diced
• 1 (16 oz.) can white kidney beans, drained
• 1 (16 oz.) can red kidney beans, drained
• 1 (28 oz.) can whole tomatoes (low salt)
• 6 c. water
• 6 pkg. low sodium Herb-Ox instant broth (3 chicken, 3 beef)
• 1/2 c. Parmesan cheese (optional)

1. Brown everything in oil; break up tomatoes.
2. Simmer 40 to 60 minutes until vegetables are tender.
3. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese when serving (if desired).
4. A large pot is needed for cooking.
5. Great for freezing.

olive oil, promise margarine, onion, carrots, potatoes, green beans, cabbage, spinach, zucchini, white kidney beans, red kidney beans, tomatoes, water, chicken, parmesan cheese

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=625916 (may not work)