Minestrone Soup

Minestrone Soup

Course: Soup
Servings: 8
Author: Emilie Barnes, Soups and Muffins

Ingredients

Saute the onion and celery in oil, adding the garlic near the end.

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 cup celery, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

In a stockpot, add the following to the sauteed vegetables. Bring to a boil, reduce hear, and simmer 15 minutes.

  • 2 14.5 oz cans tomatoes (or 4 cups), (or tomato sauce, or tomato juice)
  • 2-3 small carrots, chopped
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 tsp sweet basil
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1/2 tsp rosemary

Add the following and simmer 15 minutes or until vegetables are just tender.

  • 1/2 cup minced parsley or 2 tbsp dried parsley flakes
  • 1 cup cabbage, shredded
  • 1 cup frozen cut green bean, or 1 can
  • 15.5 oz can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
  • 15.5 oz can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 4 oz can mushrooms stems and pieces, drained

Season with the following:

  • 2 tbsp Sue's Kitchen Magic Seasoning, to taste
  • (substitute Seasoned Salt, veggie broth powder, etc.)
  • additional salt and and pepper to taste