Minestrone Soup

Servings

6

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons margarine
• 3/4 cup chopped onion
• 1/4 cup chopped celery
• 1/2 cup chopped carrots
• 1 (19 ounce) can cannellini beans
• 1/2 cup shredded cabbage
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon tomato puree
• 1 1/2 cups cubed potatoes
• 1 quart chicken broth
• 2 cloves finely chopped garlic
• 2 tablespoons dried parsley
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup elbow macaroni
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

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