Minestrone Soup Variations

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Minestrone Soup
1 pound bacon — diced
12 ounces chopped onions
2 cloves minced garlic
2 gallons Beef Stock
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon black pepper
12 ounces cabbage — chopped
12 ounces fresh carrots — diced
12 ounces raw potatoes — chopped
12 ounces celery — chopped
3 ounces fresh spinach — chopped
12 ounces canned cut green beans
2 pounds canned tomatoes — diced
28 ounces canned red beans
2 ounces long spaghetti
3 ounces all-purpose flour
1 cup cold water
1/4 cup parsley — chopped

Fry bacon until crisp. Drain.

Add stock and seasonings. Heat to boiling.

Add vegetables and spaghetti. Simmer 45 minutes.

Make a smooth paste of the flour and water. Stir into soup. Cook 10 minutes longer.

Add parsley just before serving.

Yield:
“3 gallons”

1 1/2 oz (3/4 cup) dehydrated onions may be substituted for fresh onions.

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Minestrone Soup

3 tb olive oil
1 md onion, chopped
1 st celery, chopped
1 bell pepper, diced (optional)
1 md carrot, diced (optional)
-black pepper to taste-

1 cl garlic, minced
3 tb parsley, chopped
1 c navy beans, soaked overnight
1 c cabbage, shredded
1 can tomatoes, crushed or diced (28 oz.)

8 c water or stock
-salt to taste-
Heat oil on medium high in a large pot or Dutch oven. Add onion, celery, bell

of the rest of the ingredients except the pasta, reduce heat and simmer until the
beans are done, about 1 hour. Taste to adjust seasoning, add pasta and cook
until it’s heated through. Serve sprinkled with Parmesan cheese and a crusty
bread or roll.
Variations:
1. Diced turnips, potatoes and leek can be added in addition to or instead
of some of the vegetables.

the pasta makes for an interesting presentation of contrasting colors and
textures.
3. Fresh diced tomatoes and a pinch of basil added with the pasta can
intensify the flavor.

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Quick Minestrone Soup

1/2 c onion, chopped
1/2 c celery, chopped
1/c c carrots, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 t thyme
3/4 t basil
1/4 t oregano
1 c cabbage, chopped
1 1/2 c garbanzo beans (canned, organic)
2 c red kidney beans (canned, organic)
1 can organic Italian tomatoes, chopped
6-8 c of Homemade Vegetable Broth

onion is tender. Add remaining ingredients and simmer for about 20
minutes. Start with 6 cups of broth, and add more if needed.

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