Minestrone

Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 3 slices bacon, chopped
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 3 leeks, thinly sliced ( parts only)
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 large carrot, diced
• 2 cups cabbage, chopped
• 2 small zucchini, sliced
• 1 (28 ounce) can tomatoes
• 1 1/2 cups potatoes, diced
• 8 cups beef stock
• 1 (19 ounce) can beans (cannelini, or beans in tomato sauce)
• 1 cup small shell pasta (like ditali)
• salt & pepper

Recipe

• 1 in a large pot, combine bacon, oil, onion, leeks and garlic. saute for 5 minutes.
• 2 add carrots & cabbage and saute 5 minutes more.
• 3 add zucchini, tomatoes, potatoes and beef stock. bring to a boil. season with salt & pepper. lower heat & simmer, covered for 30 minutes.
• 4 add beans and pasta. cook 12-15 minutes more, until tender.
• 5 serve sprinkled with parmesan.