Winter Minestrone

Ingredients

• 3 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 1 stalk celery, finely chopped
• 2 large cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp dry basil
• 1/2 tsp dry roseamary
• 1/2 tsp dry oregeno
• 1/2 tsp thyme leaves
• 1/4 c pearl barley
• 2 medium size thin skin potatoes, peeled and diced
• 2 large carrots, diced
• 8 c chicken broth
• 1 large turnip, peeled and diced
• 1 can red or white kidney beans
• 2/3 c small shell or elbow maceroni
• 1/4 c tomato paste
• 2 c finely shredded kale
• salt and pepper
• 1 1/2 c shredded jack cheese
• heat oil in 5 qt pan over med heat
• add onion, celery, garlic, and herbs
• cook until onion soft, about 10 minutes
• add barley, potatoes, carrots, stalk and turnips
• bring to boil over high heat
• reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes
• mix in beans with liquid, macaroni and tomato paste
• Bring to boil on high heat
• reduce heat, cover and boil gently until macaroni is tender, about 15 minutes
• add kale and cook uncovered until kale is tender crisp, about 5 minutes
• season to taste with salt and pepper
• add cheese at table
• 8 to 10 servings