Gugel Family Cookbook

Minestrone

(from "Aunt Mary" Zentis)

3 Tbs. butter or olive oil
1 small onion, minced
1 clove garlic, minced
2 Tbs. fresh parsley, chopped
9 cups water
3 potatoes, diced
2 zucchini, diced
1/2 small head of cabbage, shredded
1 cup fresh peas
2 carrots, sliced
2 large celery stalks, diced
1 cup cooked elbow macaroni
2 Tbs. orzo
2 cups combined chick peas, pea, and red beans
salt and pepper to taste
Parmesan cheese, grated

Saute the onion, garlic, and parsley in butter or oil over medium heat in a large pot. Add remaining ingredients (except cheese), and cook slowly over medium heat 30 to 45 minutes. Serve with grated cheese.

Can substitute or add green beans, tomatoes, varying vegetables, pasta, and bean as available or according to preference.