Monday, October 19, 2009

Minestrone Soup

1 lb. Italian sausage
1 can of garbanzo beans-DO NOT drain juice from beans
1 large onion
3 garlic cloves
1/2 cup of pasta shells
1 medium zucchini
2 large carrots
2 cans of Italian diced tomatoes (14 oz.)-Drain juice
1/4 lb. fresh green beans
2 celery ribs
6 cups of beef broth
1 tsp. dried oregano
3 cups shredded cabbage
1 medium leek (use white part)
3 tsp. of fresh parsley

Note: I used 1/2 can of kidney beans and 1/2 a can of garbanzo beans and I thought it was really good. Also fresh green beans taste a lot better than canned green beans!

Cook sausage. Cut veggies and combine sausage and all ingredients in a pan EXCEPT for noodles. Simmer until carrots are soft (not too soft) then add noodles and cook until noodles are done. When finished, garnish soup with Parmesan cheese if desired.
* Can use a crock pot if you want too. Let veggies and all ingredients cook on low all day then add noodles a little before dinner and turn up the heat!.*

From the Kitchen of Kelly

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