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    Minestrone for a Crowd


    Source of Recipe


    DKS

    Recipe Introduction


    I usually add 1 lb. browned ground beef to this.

    List of Ingredients




    1 T vegetable oil
    2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
    1/2 C chopped onion (about 1 medium)
    3 C chopped green cabbage (about 1/2 medium head)
    2 C chopped zucchini (about 2 small)
    1 C sliced carrots 9about 2 medium)
    1 C chopped celery (about 2 medium stalks)
    4 C vegetable broth
    4 C tomato juice
    1 C dry red wine
    1 T dried basil leaves
    1 t salt
    1/2 t dried oregano leaves
    1/4 t pepper
    1 can (28 oz.) whole tomatoes, undrained
    1 can (15 oz.) garganzo beans, rinsed and drained
    1 can (15 oz.) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
    1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed to drain
    Grated parmesan cheese, if desired

    1 lb. browned ground beef, optional

    Recipe



    Heat oil in 8 quart pan over medium heat. Cook garlic and onion in oil about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onion is tender. Stir in remaining ingredients, except cheese; break up tomatoes. (Ground beef optional) Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 1 hour. Serve with cheese.
    10 servings


 

 

 


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