Minestrone

By Joelene

Ingredients

• 1 Tbs extra virgin olive oil
• 1 yellow onion, peeled, medium dice
• 1 carrot, peeled, medium dice
• 1 cup celery, peeled, medium dice
• 1 clove garlic, peeled, sliced on bias
• 1 quart water
• 1 cup white beans, pre-soaked and drained
• 1 cup cabbage (not stem or thick veins) small dice
• 1 cup potatoes, peeled, small dice
• 1 cup canned Italian tomatoes, peeled, small dice
• 1 cup zucchini, small dice
• 1 Tbs Italian parsley, leaves only, rough chop
• 1 Tbs sage, leaves only, rough chop
• 1 Tbs basil, leaves only, rough chop
• kosher salt, to taste
• fine ground black pepper, to taste
• ground nutmeg, to taste
• grated Parimgiano Reggiano, to taste

Preparation

Step 1

In a large heavy bottom pot add olive oil and place over a medium flame. Add the onions, carrots, celery and garlic and cook for 10 minutes. Add water and simmer for 5 minutes. Add beans, cabbage, potatoes, and simmer 10 minutes. Add tomatoes, zucchini, parsley, sage, basil, salt, pepper, nutmeg and simmer for 10 minutes.

Service:
Add grated Parmigiano Reggiano just before serving