GARDEN FRESH MINESTRONE


Course : Soups
Serves: 4 - 6
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Ingredients:


3 medium leeks or onion -- medium, chopped

2 cloves garlic minced

1 tablespoon olive oil -- plus 2 Tbs

---Vegetable broth

8 cups Vegetable Broth

16 ounces red kidney beans -- including their liquid

6 cups frozen mixed vegetables -- italian

1/2 teaspoon dried basil

1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary

1/4 cups canned tomato sauce

1/2 cups elbow macaroni

2 cups cabbage -- shredded, or spinach, or chard

1 teaspoon salt and pepper

1 teaspoon freshly grated parmesan cheese -- for garnish
 

Preparation / Directions:


Trim root ends and tough outer leaves from leeks; slit each leek lengthwise, rinse between layers, then thinly slice. In large pot, heat oil and broth on medium heat. Add leeks and garlic, stirring occasionally for 5 minutes. Add stock, beans with their liquid, vegetables, basil, oregano, and rosemary; bring to simmering. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 30 minutes. Stir in tomato paste, and macaroni and continue simmering for 15 minutes or until macaroni is tender. Add cabbage and cook, covered, until it wilts. Season with salt and pepper. 12 servings Pass the parmesan at the table

 

Nutritional Information:

3065 Calories (kcal); 54g Total Fat; (15% calories from fat); 136g Protein; 542g Carbohydrate; 20mg Cholesterol; 13633mg Sodium


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