MINESTRONE II

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Provided by RC :)

Time 2h20m

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 Tbsp butter or margarine
1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
1 c chopped mushrooms
1 c carrots, sliced
2 clove minced garlic
1 c v-8 or tomato juice
4 1/2 c water
2 tsp beef bouillon granules
2 tsp chicken bouillon granules
1-14 oz. can(s) petite diced tomatoes
1-14 oz. can(s) italian style petite diced tomatoes
1-15 oz. can(s) garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
1-15 oz. can(s) cannelini beans, rinsed and drained
1 tsp sugar
1/2 c ditalini pasta, uncooked
1/4 c sliced black olives
1 tsp italian seasoning
1/2 tsp pepper

Steps:

1. Melt butter in a large pot. Add onion, mushrooms, and carrots. Cook, stirring frequently, until carrots are crisp-tender.
2. Add the rest of the ingredients, except for the pasta, beans and olives. Bring to a boil.
3. Reduce heat and simmer for appx. an hour. Add beans and simmer for an additional 15 minutes.
4. Add pasta and olives and simmer until pasta is just cooked.
5. Recipe can easily be made in a crock-pot, cooking on high for 2 or 3 hours before adding the beans, pasta and olives.
6. Serve with grated parmesan cheese.