I've loved Gram's Minestrone soup since I was little. One of things I will never forget about my great-grandma (Gram) is that she always had soup on the stove. Always. I hope you make this dish. It's easy and fantastic.
Ingredients:
1/2 cup butter
1 small garlic, minced
1 green pepper (1/2 cup)
1 cup celery, chopped
1 cup cubed carrots
1 cup green beans
1/2 cup zucchini
1 cup cubed potatoes
1/2 cup macaroni shells
1 cup dry beans (cook first) (or can red kidney beans)
1 1/2 to 2 cups fresh or canned tomatoes
3 quarts boiling water
4 cubes bouillon cubes (4 big tbs bullion)
1/4 tsp oregano
1/4 cup parsley, chopped
1 small bay leaf
1/2 tsp marjoram
1/2 tsp black pepper
salt to taste
Directions:
- In large pot, add butter & melt on med to high heat.
- Add onion, garlic, green pepper, and tomatoes. Saute for several minutes.
- Add celery, green beans, carrots, zucchini, beans, boiling water, bullion cubes, marjoram, black pepper, parsley, bay leaf, salt, oregano.
- Cover and simmer on low for 45 minutes.
- Add cubed potatoes and macaroni shells. Cook 30 minutes longer.
