Name: Minestrone
Ingredients: 1/4 c. olive/cooking oil; 1 medium/large onion, sliced; 2 or 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 medium/large carrots, sliced; 2 or 3 celery stalks, sliced; 1 large leek, sliced; 1 (28 oz.) can plum tomatoes, broken up; 3 (14 1/2 oz.) cans chicken broth; 1 tbsp. dried parsley; 2 tsp. dried leaf basil; 1 tsp. dried leaf oregano; 1 tsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. pepper; 2 (15 oz.) cans dark red kidney beans, drained; 2 c. shredded cabbage; 1 medium zucchini, sliced; 1 c. uncooked elbow or shell macaroni; Parmesan cheese

Minestrone

Minestrone is an impressive dinner. Made with 1/4 c. olive/cooking oil, 1 medium/large onion, sliced, 2 or 3 garlic cloves, minced, 2 medium/large carrots, sliced and 2 or 3 celery stalks, sliced, this recipe delivers authentic, satisfying flavors. A comforting dish that warms the soul.