Great Northern Minestrone

* Exported from MasterCook *

GREAT NORTHERN MINESTRONE

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Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Soups

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 c Idaho Great Northern Beans
-- rinsed
Water
1/2 c Chopped onion
1 t Minced garlic
1 tb Dry basil
1 t Dry oregano
1 t Salt
Pepper, to taste
Leftover ham or beef bones
16 oz Tomatoes, undrained
4 c Thinly sliced vegetable
--(carrots, zucchini,
--celery, cabbage)
1/2 c Small macaroni
1/4 c Chopped parsley
Grated Parmesan cheese

Add beans to 3 cups boiling water; boil for 2 minutes.
Cover and let stand 1 to 4 hours. Drain and rinse
well. Place beans in kettle. Add 6 cups water, onion,
garlic, basil, oregano, salt, pepper and ham or beef
bones. Bring to boil. Cover and simmer 1 hour or until
beans are almost tender. Add tomatoes, vegetables,
macaroni and parsley, breaking up tomatoes. Cover and
simmer 1/2 hour longer or until ingredients are done.
Add more water if a thinner consistency is desired.
Adjust seasonings. Serve with grated Parmesan cheese.
Makes 2 to 2-1/2 quarts.

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