Carol's Minnestrone Soup

By nlhartman

From Carol Boe. Carol served this hearty soup at after-game parties.

Ingredients

• 3 T. oil
• 2 medium onions, chopped
• 4 stalks chopped celery
• 3 zuchini-sliced
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 6 oz. can tomato paste
• 1 6 oz. can water
• 1 t. salt
• 2 t. basil
• 1/2 t. oregano
• 3 cans beef broth
• 4 c. water
• 1 16 oz. can kidney beans, undrained
• 1 16 oz. great nothern beans, drained
• 8 oz. sliced pepperoni
• 1 7-9 oz. tortellini with cheese
• Fresh parmesan cheese as a garnish

Preparation

Step 1

Saute first 5 ingredients in stock pot for about 10 minutes.
Add remaining ingredients except pasta.
Simer for about 1 hour. Add pasta.