REAL ITALIAN MINESTRONE SOUP

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Provided by Terri Slotterback @mollyspitcher

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/4 lb. - salt pork diced
2 - medium onions diced
1 - clove garlic diced.(i use more it's optional)
1/2 cup(s) sliced celery
1/2 cup(s) sliced carrots
1/4 cup(s) chopped parsley
1 cup(s) chopped cabbage
1 1/2 cup(s) chick peas
1 16oz can(s) diced tomatoes
1 quart(s) chicken broth (fresh or canned)
1/2 teaspoon(s) basil
1/4 teaspoon(s) thyme
1/2 cup(s) broken spaghetti
- salt & pepper to taste
1 cup(s) grated parmesan cheese
1 cup(s) chopped escarole or 1/4 c chopped frozen spinach
1 cup(s) kidney beans, canned

Steps:

Brown salt pork and onions in large pot. Add garlic, celery, carrots, cabbage & parsley Add 4 cups chicken broth and everything else except the last five ingredients Bring to boil, cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
Add escarole or chopped spinach & spaghetti. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
Serve and sprinkle the cheese on top of each serving Top it off with fresh crusty Italian Bread and butter. You can double or triple this recipe according to your needs.