Minestrone

Name: Minestrone
Ingredients: 2 1/2 c. water; 2 c. chicken broth; 1 1/4 lb. green cabbage, cut in 1/2-inch strips (6 c.); 4 oz. spinach, torn (2 c.); salt to taste; garlic-basil seasoning; 1 lb. white turnips, dried; 1 (14 1/2 oz.) can tomatoes (in juice), broken up; 1 (16 oz.) can vegetarian baked beans (in tomato sauce); 1/4 tsp. pepper, freshly ground; grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

11 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

2 1/2 c. water
2 c. chicken broth
1 1/4 lb. green cabbage, cut in 1/2-inch strips (6 c.)
4 oz. spinach, torn (2 c.)
salt to taste
garlic-basil seasoning
1 lb. white turnips, dried
1 (14 1/2 oz.) can tomatoes (in juice), broken up
1 (16 oz.) can vegetarian baked beans (in tomato sauce)
1/4 tsp. pepper, freshly ground
grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Directions

1

In a large pot, bring water and chicken broth to a boil.
2

Add turnips. Cover and simmer 20 minutes. Add tomatoes and cabbage. Simmer 20 minutes longer or until vegetables are tender. Add remaining ingredients except cheese.
3

Cover and cook 5 minutes longer.
4

Serve with Parmesan cheese.
5

Makes 6 servings.