~ Minestone Recipe ~

 
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 Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Soups
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
      1/2  cup           olive oil
    1      clove         garlic
    2      cups          onion -- chopped
    1      cup           celery -- chopped
    4      sticks        parsley -- chopped
    1      small can     tomato paste
    1      10 oz can     beef broth
    9      cups          water
    1      cup           cabbage -- chopped
    2                    carrots -- sliced
    2      teaspoons     salt
      1/4  teaspoon      pepper
      1/8  teaspoon      sage
    1      1 pound can   red kidney beans
    1                    zucchini -- sliced
    1      cup           green beans
    1      cup           elbow macaroni
                         Parmesan cheese -- grated
 
 Saute first 4 ingredients in oil until soft.  Add tomato paste and next
 seven ingreients.  Stir.  Bring to a boil.  Simmer 1 hour.  Add all
 ingredients except cheese.  Cook 10-15 minutes.  Serve topped with
 grated cheese.
 
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