Minestrone

Ingredients

• •6 tablespoons butter
• •4 carrots
• •3 Stalks celery
• •2 onions
• •1 Clove garlic
• •1 Head cabbage
• •1 can tomatoes
• •8 cups water
• •1 cup brown rice
• •1 teaspoon salt
• •1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
• •1 teaspoon italian seasoning
• •¼ teaspoon black pepper
• •4 potatoes
• •4 beef bouillon cubes
• •2 zucchini
• •2 cans kidney beans
• •10 ounces spinach
• •¾ cup parmesan cheese

Method

Adapted from foodista.com

1. 1Melt butter in large soup kettle.
2. 2Saute carrots, celery, onions, garlic, and cabbage, about 20 minutes.
3. 3Stir often.
4. 4Add tomatoes, water, rice, seasonings, potatoes, bouillon cubes and zucchini.
5. 5Bring to a boil.
6. 6Reduce heat.
7. 7Simmer covered, at least 30 minutes.
8. 8Add beans and spinach.
9. 9Return to a boil.
10. 10Cook over medium heat until spinach is cooked.
11. 11Add more water if needed.
12. 12Garnish with Parmesan.