Six Bean Minestrone

Name: Six Bean Minestrone
Ingredients: 1/2 c. dried pinto beans; 1/2 c. dried northern white beans; 1/2 c. dried lima beans; 1/2 c. dried pink beans; 1/2 c. dried kidney beans; 1/2 c. cooked garbanzo beans; 1 onion, chopped; 1 clove garlic, minced; 2 c. chopped celery; 1/4 c. chopped parsley; 2 c. stewed tomatoes; 2 c. diced potatoes; 1/2 c. diced carrots; 1/2 c. green peas; 1/2 c. green beans; 3 c. sliced zucchini; 1/2 c. shredded cabbage

17 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

1/2 c. dried pinto beans
1/2 c. dried northern white beans
1/2 c. dried lima beans
1/2 c. dried pink beans
1/2 c. dried kidney beans
1/2 c. cooked garbanzo beans
1 onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
2 c. chopped celery
1/4 c. chopped parsley
2 c. stewed tomatoes
2 c. diced potatoes
1/2 c. diced carrots
1/2 c. green peas
1/2 c. green beans
3 c. sliced zucchini
1/2 c. shredded cabbage

Directions

1

In large saucepot place all dried beans and 12 cups water; let stand overnight.
2

Bring beans and water to a boil.
3

Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 hours until tender.
4

In skillet, cook 1/2 cup bean liquid, onion, garlic, celery and parsley 5 minutes; add to cooked beans with tomatoes, potatoes, carrots, peas and green beans.
5

Simmer, covered, 45 minutes.
6

Add zucchini, cabbage and enough water to make 7 quarts of soup.
7

Cook until zucchini is tender.