Minestrone
A hearty blend of beef broth, vegetables, and noodles.
Servings 8
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon Olive Oil
- ½ teaspoon Garlic Minced
- ¼ Cup Onion Chopped
- ¼ teaspoon Sage
- 2 teaspoons Salt
- ½ teaspoon Pepper
- 1 Tablespoon Tomato Paste
- 1 Cup Celery Chopped
- ½ Cup Carrots Sliced
- 1 Can Chick Peas (1 Pound)
- 1 Cup Cabbage Shredded
- 1 Zucchini Diced (about 3 Cups)
- 1½ Quarts Beef Stock or Water with 4 Bouillon Cubes
- 1 Cup Peas Fresh or Frozen
- 1 Cup Elbow Macaroni
- ¼ Cup Parmesan Cheese Grated
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in large saucepan. Add garlic and onion and brown lightly.
- Stir in sage, salt, pepper, and tomato paste. Simmer 5 minutes.
- Add vegetables (except peas) and beef stock.
- Cook on medium-low for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add peas and elbow macaroni and cook for an additional 10 minutes or until pasta is cooked.
- Sprinkle with grated parmesan cheese before serving.