MINESTRONE SOUP I

Minestrone Soup I image

All the food groups are represented. Serve this hearty soup with lightly toasted bread to get every last drop. Recipe can be doubled.

Provided by A. Hatton

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Minestrone

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

4 tablespoons margarine
¾ cup chopped onion
¼ cup chopped celery
½ cup chopped carrots
1 (19 ounce) can cannellini beans
½ cup shredded cabbage
1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 ½ cups cubed potatoes
1 quart chicken broth
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons dried parsley
1 teaspoon salt
½ cup elbow macaroni
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

Melt butter or margarine in a heavy pot over medium heat. Add onion, celery, and carrots; saute for a few minutes.
Add beans, cabbage, tomatoes, tomato paste, potato, stock, garlic, parsley, and salt to the pot. Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce heat. Simmer for approximately 1 hour until vegetables are barely tender.
Add pasta, and simmer for 30 minutes more. Correct seasoning, and serve hot with grated cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 292.3 calories, Carbohydrate 41.1 g, Cholesterol 5.9 mg, Fat 9.6 g, Fiber 7.2 g, Protein 12.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 765.9 mg, Sugar 5.3 g