Minnestrone Soup (from George Hill)
INGREDIENTS
1 bag dried navy beans
2 cups chicken broth
20 peppercorns
1 cup chopped celery w/leaves
1 cup finely chopped onions
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 cup olive oil
2-1/2 cup canned tomatoes
1/4 cup chopped parsley
2 cups shredded cabbage
1 zucchini, thinly sliced
1 cup cut macaroni
1 tbs salt
grated parmesan cheese
DIRECTIONS
1. Soak beans in 8 cups water overnight.
2. Bring to a boild in the same water.
3. Reduce heat, add chicken broth, salt and peppercorns, cover and simmer 1 hour.
4. Saute celery, onion and garlic in olive oil until onion is slightly
brown.
5. Add to beans along with
tomatoes and parsley.
6. Bring to a boil, reduce heat cover and simmer 1 hour.
7. Add cabbage, zucchini and macaroni and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes
8. stir occassionally.
9. Serve with parmesan
