Minestrone Soup

Name: Minestrone Soup
Ingredients: 1/4 c. bacon, diced; 3/4 c. onion, chopped; 1/2 c. leeks, chopped; 3/4 c. carrots, diced; 3/4 c. turnips, diced; 1 c. cabbage, shredded; 1/2 c. celery, sliced; 1/2 clove garlic, chopped (optional); 2 qt. soup stock; 1 tsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. pepper; 1 1/2 c. potatoes, diced; 3/4 c. peas; 2 c. stewed tomatoes; 1 c. red kidney beans; 1/3 c. macaroni, broken in small pieces; 1 c. Parmesan cheese

17 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

1/4 c. bacon, diced
3/4 c. onion, chopped
1/2 c. leeks, chopped
3/4 c. carrots, diced
3/4 c. turnips, diced
1 c. cabbage, shredded
1/2 c. celery, sliced
1/2 clove garlic, chopped (optional)
2 qt. soup stock
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 1/2 c. potatoes, diced
3/4 c. peas
2 c. stewed tomatoes
1 c. red kidney beans
1/3 c. macaroni, broken in small pieces
1 c. Parmesan cheese

Directions

1

Cook bacon slightly; add onion, leeks, carrots, turnips, cabbage, celery and garlic.
2

Simmer 5 minutes or until soft, not browned.
3

Add soup stock and seasonings; boil gently about 15 minutes.
4

Add potatoes and cook 10 minutes longer.
5

Add peas and macaroni and cook 10 to 15 minutes or until all vegetables and macaroni are tender.
6

Add tomatoes, kidney beans and parsley. Cook 1/2 hour or until beans are tender.
7

Just before serving, add grated cheese; stir over heat until cheese is melted.