Minestrone

Ingredients

• 6 tablespoons butter 
• 4  carrots chopped
• 3 Stalks celery chopped
• 2  onion chopped
• 1 Clove garlic minced
• 1 Head cabbage chopped
• 1  canned tomatoes canned
• 8 cups water 
• 1 cup brown rice uncooked
• 1 teaspoon salt 
• 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce 
• 1 teaspoon seasoning mixed italian
• 0.3 teaspoon pepper 
• 4  potatoes coarsely chopped
• 4  beef bouillon cubes 
• 2  zucchini sliced
• 2 can kidney beans drained
• 10 ounces spinach frozen chopped
• 0.8 cup parmesan cheese grated

Equipment

Directions

1. Melt butter in large soup kettle; saute carrots, celery, onions, garlic, and cabbage, about 20 minutes; stir often.
2. Add tomatoes, water, rice, seasonings, potatoes, bouillon cubes and zucchini. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer covered, at least 30 minutes.
3. Add beans and spinach; return to a boil and cook over medium heat until spinach is cooked; add more water if needed.
4. Garnish with Parmesan.
5. Serves 9