Kate's Minestrone Soup

* Exported from MasterCook *

Kate's Minestrone Soup

Recipe By : Kate
Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :1:30
Categories : Soups

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 tbsp olive oil
1 lg onion -- diced
2 lg carrots -- diced
2 lg potatoes -- diced
1/2 lb green beans -- cut into 1" pieces
6 c water
1/2 sm head of cabbage -- shredded
16 oz tomatoes, canned
1/2 bag spinach leaves -- coarsely shredded
2 med zucchini -- diced
6 beef bouillon cubes
16 oz red kidney beans, canned -- rinsed and drained
2 c orzo -- cooked
1/2 c parmesan cheese -- finely grated

In large saucepot, cook onion, carots, potatoes & green beans until just
browned (about 20
minutes). Add water, cabbage, tomatoes with their liquid, spinach, zucchini,
& bouillon. Bring
to the boil, stirring to break up tomatoes. Simmer, covered, over low heat for
about 40 minutes
until vegetables are tender. DON'T overcook or they'll get mushy. Heat water
for orzo. As
orzo cooks, stir beans into the soup & heat for 15 minutes. To serve,
ladle soup into the bowls,
stirring orzo into each bowl. Top with cheese.

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Serving Ideas : Homemade bread with roasted garlic; salad

NOTES : If you add the orzo into the soup pot, it absorbs too much water and
won't remain al
dente.


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