Minestrone Soup

Total Time: 3 hrs 30 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 3 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 large onions, coarsely chopped
• 4 carrots, coarsely chopped
• 4 celery ribs, coarsely chopped
• 3 zucchini, thinly sliced
• 6 red potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 3 quarts beef broth
• 1 (28 ounce) can plum tomatoes with liquid, chopped
• 2 (16 ounce) cans beans, rinsed and drained
• 2 cups green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/3 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese (optional)

Recipe

• 1 heat the olive oil in a large stockpot.
• 2 add the onions and cook over low heat until soft but not browned.
• 3 add the carrots, celery, zucchini, potatoes, cabbage, and beef broth.
• 4 over high heat, bring to a boil.
• 5 reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
• 6 add the tomatoes, beans, green beans, and salt.
• 7 simmer for 30 minutes more.
• 8 serve with grated parmesan (if desired) and enjoy!