Marvelous Minestrone

Name: Marvelous Minestrone
Ingredients: 2 c. onion, finely chopped; 1 clove garlic, minced; 3 c. cabbage, finely shredded; 2 c. carrots, finely diced; 1 c. green beans, cut; 2 potatoes, cubed; 2 c. zucchini, chopped; 4 oz. mushrooms, sliced; 2 c. tomatoes, stewed; 3 Tbsp. parsley, minced; 1 Tbsp. basil; 1/2 tsp. rosemary; 2 c. tomato juice; 4 c. beef bouillon; 1 c. kidney beans, cooked; 3/4 c. whole wheat macaroni; 1/3 c. raw barley

17 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

2 c. onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
3 c. cabbage, finely shredded
2 c. carrots, finely diced
1 c. green beans, cut
2 potatoes, cubed
2 c. zucchini, chopped
4 oz. mushrooms, sliced
2 c. tomatoes, stewed
3 Tbsp. parsley, minced
1 Tbsp. basil
1/2 tsp. rosemary
2 c. tomato juice
4 c. beef bouillon
1 c. kidney beans, cooked
3/4 c. whole wheat macaroni
1/3 c. raw barley

Directions

1

Saute onion until transparent.
2

Combine next 8 ingredients (garlic through tomatoes).
3

Add sauteed onion and cook for 10 minutes.
4

Add parsley, basil, rosemary, tomato juice and beef bouillon.
5

Puree 1/2 cup kidney beans in blender and add to soup. Add remaining 1/2 cup whole kidney beans.
6

Bring to a boil.
7

Reduce heat and simmer for 25 minutes.
8

Add macaroni and barley.
9

Cook 15 minutes longer.