Winter Minestrone
INGREDIENTS
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1 1/2 cups chopped onions
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5 or 6 garlic cloves, minced or pressed
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1 cup diced celery
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 cup peeled and diced carrots
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1 cup peeled and diced parsnips
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1 cup chopped fennel bulb
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1 1/2 cups peeled and cubed sweet potatoes
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2 teaspoons ground fennel seeds
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2 teaspoons dried oregano
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⅛ to 1/4 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
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1 teaspoon freshly ground dried rosemary or 1 fresh rosemary sprig
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3 cups canned tomatoes in juice, chopped or pureed
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2 to 3 cups water
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1/2 cup dry red wine (optional)
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1 1/2 cups cooked drained kidney beans (15-ounce can)*
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3/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
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freshly grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
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