Minestrone (Italian Vegetable Soup) Recipe

• 2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
• 1-2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 lg. diced onion
• 2 c. diced potatoes
• 1 c. diced celery
• 1 c. sliced zucchini
• 1 c. green beans
• 2 c. shredded cabbage
• 4 c. beef or possibly chicken broth
• 2 c. peeled tomatoes
• 1 can cannellini or possibly northern beans
• 1/2 pound sm. shell pasta
• Minced parsley & basil
• Fresh grnd pepper

1. Saute/fry garlic and onion.
2. Add in potatoes, celery, carrots and stir a few min.
3. Add in broth and 2 c. of water, bring to boil then add in peeled tomatoes.
4. Cook for about 10 min, then add in zucchini, green beans and cabbage, bring to boil.
5. Add in parsley, basil and beans, let simmer till vegetables are almost ready.
6. Bring to boil, add in pepper and salt to taste.
7. Add in dry shell pasta.
8. Cook 8 to 10 min.
9. Let stand 5 min before serving.
10. Sprinkle grated cheese on each serving.
11. Makes 6 servings.

extra virgin olive oil, garlic, onion, potatoes, celery, zucchini, green beans, cabbage, beef, tomatoes, cannellini, shell pasta, parsley, fresh grnd pepper

Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/minestrone-italian-vegetable-soup-14515 (may not work)