Minestrone

A friend gave me this recipe thirty years ago and I have been making it since. Most people who try it love the flavour. I have on occassion added this and that but you can too. I normally have this with crusty bread or Garlic bread.

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 lbs lean ground beef
• 2  medium onions
• 1  teaspoon parsley (dry)
• 4  garlic cloves (minced)
• 1⁄2 cup celery
• 1⁄2 cup carrot (sliced)
• 1  cup cabbage (chopped)
• 1 (14 ounce) can  beans (lima)
• 16  ounces tomatoes (stewed)
• 6  cups  beef bouillon
• 1⁄2 teaspoon basil
• 1⁄2 teaspoon oregano
• 1  dash cayenne pepper
• 1⁄2 cup spaghetti (broken)
• 1  dash  salt and pepper
• 1⁄4 cup parmesan cheese (optional)

Directions

1. Brown meat and onions.
2. Place in large pot.
3. Add garlic and celery. Cook for 10 minutes stirring continually.
4. Add 6 cups of beef bouillon and remaining ingredients EXCEPT spaghetti and cheese.
5. Bring to boil, cover and simmer 30 minutes.
6. Add spaghetti and simmer till tender. (~10 minutes).
7. Serve and add parmesan cheese on top.