This might be my favorite soup so far. Rich broth full of creamy vegetables and noodles. :D The original recipe calls for ham, but I didn't have any, so I skipped it.
Minestrone Soup
1 T. oil or butter
1/2 c. ham, diced
2 medium onions, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 potato, diced
2 carrots, quartered, sliced thinly
1 leek, sliced into rings
1/4 green cabbage, finely diced
1 celery stalk, chopped
2 c. chopped tomatoes
1 c. cooked beans (any kind)
4 c. broth
1 bouquet garni (2 sprigs fresh rosemary, 2 bay leaves, 2 sprigs of fresh thyme(a little dried thyme will work))
salt and pepper
parmesan cheese or mozarella cheese to garnish
1. Cook ham (if used), onions and garlic in butter for about 5 minutes.
2.Add potato, carrot, leek, cabbage and celery and cook for a few more minutes, stirring occasionally.
3.Add tomatoes, beans, broth and bouquet garni. Simmer soup uncovered for about 1/2 hour or until vegetables are tender.
4. Remove bouquet garni, season with salt and pepper and serve with plenty of cheese.
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