Minestrone Soup

Caters to: 6 gobblers

Prep time: 20 minutes

Cook time: 1 hour 30 minutes

Challenge level: Beginner

From The Pantry:

• 40 grams parmesan cheese, grated
• 55 grams butter or margarine
• 50 grams elbow macaroni
• 120 grams chopped onions
• 6 grams salt
• 30 grams chopped celery
• 3 grams dried parsley
• 65 grams chopped carrots
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 540 grams cannellini beans
• 945 ml chicken broth (optional)
• 35 grams cabbage, shredded
• 230 grams potatoes, cubed
• 15 grams tomato paste
• 410 grams tomatoes, stewed

Cook Away:

1. Place a heavy pot on medium heat and melt butter or margarine in it.
2. Add celery, carrots, and onion in the pot and saute for a few minutes.
3. Add tomatoes, tomato paste, cabbage, beans, potato, garlic, parsley, salt, and stock (optional) to the pot.
4. Bring this mix to a boil, cover the pot and reduce heat. Let it simmer for about an hour, until the vegetables are tender.
5. Add pasta to the pot and simmer for another 30 minutes.
6. Serve hot with grated cheese for garnish.

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