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Minestrone Soup

POSTED: 3:56 PM HST September 23, 2003

This is a great veggie version of a popular soup. This is a small batch. You can double the portions if you have a full family.

Ingredients:
  • 1 TBS olive oil
  • 1/2 red onion, diced
  • 1 stalk celery, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 large carrot, diced
  • 2 slices Yves Veggie "Ham" slices, diced (find this in freezer section at Down To Earth)
  • 1 1/2 cups sliced cabbage
  • 1 1/2 cups sliced (no stems) Swiss chard
  • 1 small potato, cubed
  • 3 cups veggie broth
  • 1 tomato, diced
  • 1/2 tsp rosemary
  • 1/2 tsp thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 can white Cannellini beans
  • Instructions:
    1. Heat oil in a 4 quart pot, add the onion, celery, garlic, carrot and veggie ham and cook until soft.
    2. Add the cabbage, chard, potato, water, broth, tomatoes and spices. Bring the soup to a gentle simmer and cook for 15 to 20 minutes.
    3. Place about two thirds of the beans in a food processor and process until smooth. Add the puree and the remaining whole beans to the simmering soup. Simmer the soup for about 5 minutes.
    4. Remove bay leaf. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

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