Mom's Minestrone Soup
- Ready In:
- 3hrs 30mins
- Ingredients:
- 16
- Serves:
-
6-8
ingredients
- 1 large onion
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1⁄2 cup fresh parsley
- 1 1⁄2 lbs lean ground beef
- 1 napa cabbage
- 2 stalks celery (sliced)
- 1⁄4 lb fresh green beans
- 3 carrots (diced)
- 2 zucchini (diced)
- 8 ounces split peas (soaked)
- 1⁄2 cup pinto beans (soaked)
- 14 ounces stewed tomatoes
- 3 whole tomatoes (diced)
- 1⁄4 cup tomato paste
- 1 swiss chard
- 2 cups potatoes
directions
- Brown ground beef, onion and garlic in large pot. Add enough water to bring to 1/2 of the pot and bring to boil.
- Add remainder of ingredients and bring to boil again.
- Lower to simmer and continue to cook for 2-4 hours. Season and serve.
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<p>Retired from Financial industry after 30 years. Owned business for 18 years. Married with 3 children and 4 Grandchildren. Enjoy shooting and collecting guns and fishing. Own 4 dogs (Or do they own me?) Worked as a chef during college. Love to cook. Like to try new recipes.</p>