This is a stand alone meal or a nice accompaniment to any of the
Italian meals I've posted.
MINESTRONE SOUP
Serves:
8-10 Difficulty Level: 1 (of 5) Prep Time: 15 Minutes Ready In: Less than an
Hour
INGREDIENTS:
•4 cups vegetable stock
•2 (14.5 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes
•1 large potato, cubed
•1 onion, chopped
•2 stalks celery, chopped
•2 carrots, chopped
•1 large head cabbage, finely chopped
•2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
•1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans
•3 cups fresh corn kernels
•1 large zucchini, sliced
•1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
•salt and pepper to taste
PROCEDURE:
•In a large soup pot combine the vegetable stock, the undrained
tomatoes, potato, onion, celery, carrot, cabbage and Italian seasoning. Bring
to a boil and reduce heat.
•Simmer for about 15 minutes.
•Stir in the beans, corn, zucchini and pasta.
•Simmer for 10 to 15 more minutes until the vegetables are tender.
•Season with salt and pepper
Enjoy
Chef Phil
I always like to grate some fresh
Parmesan cheese over the top.
