Minestrone Soup

Submitted by sherry e smith

"A heart warming meatless soup (although meat can be added if desired)My great grandmother made this soup and we love it."

 

• Ready In: 35mins
• Ingredients: 14
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1 cup chopped onion
• 2 medium zucchini, sliced thin
• 2 tablespoons butter or 2 margarine
• 1 cup sliced carrot
• 1 cup sliced celery
• 4 ounces uncooked vermicelli or 4 ounces spaghetti
• 28 ounces tomatoes, undrained
• 16 ounces kidney beans, undrained
• 10 ounces butter beans
• 21 ounces beef broth (2 101/2 ounce cans)
• 2 cups water
• 2 teaspoons instant beef bouillon
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• grated parmesan cheese

directions

1. .saute onion,zucchini and celery in buter.
2. until crispy tender.Stir in remaining ingredients except cheese,Bring to a boil.
3. then lower heat and simmer for 15-20 minute.
4. or until vermicelli or spaghetti is tender.
5. ENJOY !1.