great northern minestrone

Name: Great Northern Minestrone
Ingredients: 1 cup(s) idaho great northern beans, rinsed; 1/2 cup(s) onion, chopped; 1 teaspoon(s) garlic clove, minced; 1 tablespoon(s) dried basil; 1 teaspoon(s) dried oregano; 1 teaspoon(s) salt; - pepper to taste; - leftover ham or beef bones; 16 ounce(s) tomatoes, canned with juice; 4 cup(s) vegetables, thinly sliced (carrots, zucchini, celery, cabbage); 1/2 cup(s) small pasta; 1/4 cup(s) chopped parsley; - parmesan cheese, grated; 1 can(s) whole green beans

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JOYCE GIBSON

MILES CITY, MT

Updated on Oct 17, 2011

a great healthy vegetarian soup...great for cool fall dinners

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Ingredients

1 cup idaho great northern beans, rinsed
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1 teaspoon garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
- pepper to taste
- leftover ham or beef bones
16 ounces tomatoes, canned with juice
4 cups vegetables, thinly sliced (carrots, zucchini, celery, cabbage)
1/2 cup small pasta
1/4 cup chopped parsley
- parmesan cheese, grated
1 can whole green beans

How To Make great northern minestrone

Step 1

Add beans to 3 cups boiling water; boil for 2 minutes.

Step 2

Cover and let stand 1 to 4 hours.
Step 3

Drain and rinse well.
Step 4

Place beans in kettle.
Step 5

Add 6 cups water, onion, garlic, basil, oregano, salt, pepper and ham or beef bones.
Step 6

Bring to boil.
Step 7

Cover and simmer 1 hour or until beans are almost tender.
Step 8

Add tomatoes, vegetables, macaroni and parsley, breaking up tomatoes.
Step 9

Cover and simmer 1/2 hour longer or until ingredients are done.
Step 10

Add more water if a thinner consistency is desired. Adjust seasonings.
Step 11

Serve with grated parmesan cheese. Makes 2 to 2-1/2 quarts.
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