Minestrone Soup

Janet Kuntz (A friend of Mom's)

Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb. Italian sausage, sliced
  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 cup diced onions
  • 1 clove garlic or garlic salt
  • 1 cup sliced carrots
  • 1 tsp. basil
  • 2 small zucchini, sliced
  • 1 (1 lb.) can Italian tomatoes (undrained)
  • 2 (10 oz.) cans beef bouillon
  • 2 cups shredded cabbage
  • 1 (1 lb.) can white kidney beans (undrained)
  • 1/2 cup rice
  • 1/2 cup red wine
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Grated Parmesan cheese
  • Chopped parsley

Directions

  1. Put sausage in olive oil in a large pot. Add onion, garlic, carrots, and basil. Cook 5 minutes.
  2. Add zucchini, tomatoes, bouillon, and cabbage. Bring to a boil.
  3. Reduce heat and simmer 1 hour.
  4. Add beans, rice and wine. Cook on low for 20 minutes. Add salt and pepper if needed.
  5. Garnish with Parmesan cheese and parsley.