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Mom's Minestrone Soup




Source of Recipe


Ann Stevens






Recipe Introduction


You can replace the Kielbasa with bacon.





List of Ingredients



• 1 large Kielbasa - peeled & cut into small pieces
  
• 1 large onion
  
• 2 teaspoons of garlic powder
  
• 1 2pound can of crushed tomatoes
  
• 6 cups of water
  
• 2 cubes of beef flavor (powder or cubes)
  
• 1 cup of carrots sliced
  
• 1/2 cup of celery sliced
  
• 1 whole zucchini - peeled & sliced
  
• 1 teaspoon of salt
  
• 1 teaspoon of lemon pepper
  
• 1 16oz can of red kidney beans (do not drain)
  
• 1/2 teaspoon of orregeno
  
• 1/2 teaspoon of basil
  
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• 3/4 cup of elbow macaroni
  
• 1 Tablespoon of parsley
  
• 2 Tablespoons of parmagean cheese
  






Instructions



1. cook garlic & onions until tender (not brown) - use a little butter
   
2. Add all ingredients up to the row of stars*********
   
3. Bring to a boil
   
4. Reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour
   
5. Add pasta and cook for 15 minutes.
   
6. 5 minutes before serving add parsley & Parmesan cheese
   






Final Comments


Serve with Italian Bread. This recipe freezes well.