Sunday, November 13, 2011

Minestrone Soup

This is my comfort food. I love this soup and while it looks like a lot of work, it isn't - most of the time is soup simmering. I love that you get so many yummy vegetables and can feel so healthy!


2 lbs. boneless chuck, cut into small pieces, or stew meat
Salt
1 - 14.5 ounce can of chopped tomatoes, undrained
1 medium onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, cut into ½ inch pieces
1 clove garlic, minced
2 T parsley flakes
½ t oregano
1/8 t pepper
2 cups zucchini, sliced
2 cups green beans, chopped
1 cup carrots, sliced
1 can V8 juice
1 cup small elbow noodles
1-2 cups cabbage, chopped
2 t beef base or beef bouillon
Parmesan cheese

Bring 12 cups of water to a boil in a large pot. Add beef and 1 T salt. Lower heat and simmer for one hour. Skim off fat and discard. Add another 1 T salt, tomatoes, onion, celery, garlic, parsley, oregano, and pepper. Simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the zucchini, green beans, carrots, V8, and noodles. Simmer for about 25 minutes. Suring last 5 minutes of cooking, add cabbage and beef base or bouillon (to taste). Sprinkle with Parmesan Cheese to serve.

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