Minestrone Soup, Rabia's

By arthurlemay

Ingredients

• 1 medium zucchini, diced
• 1 medium summer squash, diced
• 1 carrot, diced
• 1 stalk celery, diced
• 1/4 head cabbage, diced
• 1 large tomato, diced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 cups chicken stock
• 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
• salt and pepper to taste
• pinch oregano, to taste
• 1 can cannanelli beans, drained
• 1 cup penne, ccoked cups fresh spinach leaves
• 4 tablespoons tomato sauce (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

Heat the oil in a stocpot, over medium heat. Add the vegetables and saute until they begin to soften. Season to taste with the parsley, pepper and oregano.

Add the chicken stock. Bring to a simmer and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the vegetables are cooked to your liking. Add the beans, penne, spinach and tomato sauce.

Heat through and serve immediately.