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Market Minestrone




Source of Recipe


Walnut Creek Farmer's Market






Recipe Introduction


good with fresh veggies!





List of Ingredients



• 4 stalks of celery - diced
  
• 3 carrots - diced
  
• 1 bunch leeks - diced
  
• 4 cloves of garlic - chopped
  
• 1 bunch kale - sliced thinly
  
• 1/2 jar marinara sauce (Trader Joes or Newman's are both great)
  
• 4 cups vegetable stock
  
• 1 can (1 cup) cooked cannellini beans
  
• 1 can (1 cup) cooked garbonzo beans
  
• 2 Tbsp olive oil
  
• Kosher salt and pepper to taste
  






Instructions



1. Saute the leeks and gaarlic in olive oil for a couple of minutes.
   
2. Add carrots and celery and saute a few more minutes.
   
3. Add stock, tomato sauce and beans.
   
4. Bring to a boil and let simmer for 15 minutes.
   
5. Add kale and turn off heat.
   
6. Season with kosher salt and pepper.
   






Final Comments


You can serve with a dollop of pesto and/or a grate of sheese if desired.