Minestrone

MINESTRONE

Ingredients:

1 lb. Italian bulk sausage

2-3 stalks celery, diced

2-3 carrots, sliced

2 onions, chopped

2 cloves garlic

1 28oz. can tomatoes

2 8oz. cans tomato sauce

2 Tbsp parsley flakes

1 Bay leaf

1 tsp basil

1/2 tsp oregano

2 14 1/2oz. cans beef broth

1 tsp salt

1/4 tsp pepper

2 small zucchini, sliced

2 cups cabbage, finely shredded

1 can Great Northern beans

1 cup Macaroni, uncooked

Directions:

1. Brown 1 lb of Italian bulk sausage. Drain and place in large pan with 3 cups water. Boil for 8 minutes.

2. Add celery, carrots, onions, garlic, tomatoes, parsley, bay leaf, basil, oregano, beef broth, salt and pepper.

3. Simmer at least one hour (or as much as 6 hours).

4. Add zucchini, cabbage, beans and uncooked macaroni.

5. Simmer 1/2 hour or until macaroni is cooked.

6. Serve with parmesan cheese.

Serves 10-12 people. (This freezes well).