Minestrone Soup

By michaelmeiner

Ingredients

• 1 clove garlic
• 2 cups chopped onion
• 2 cups chopped celery
• 4 Tablespoons parsley
• 2 cans tomato paste
• 2 Tablespoons boullion
• 15 cups water
• 1 cup cabbage -- shredded
• 2 carrots -- cut up
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon sage
• 3 cups frozen mixed vegetables
• 1 can baked beans
• small pasta

Preparation

Step 1

Saute garlic, onion, celery, cabbage, and carrots. Add parsley, tomato paste, water, bouillon, salt, pepper and sage. Cook for about 1 hour, covered. Add frozen vegetables and baked beans. Cook for about 10-15 minutes.

Meanwhile brown pasta in a skillet until toasted. Add to the soup at the last minute.