Delilahs Minestrone Recipes

Steps:

• Saute celery, onion, carrots, and garlic in olive oil until carrots are beginning to soften (about 8-10 minutes)
• In large stock pot, combine kidney beans, chick peas, peas, tomaotes, tomato sauce, beef stock, and the sautéed celery, carrots, onion and potatos and stir.
• Add parsley, oregano, basil, sage, bay leaves, salt pepper and crushed red pepper.
• Simmer, stirring occaisionally, for 1 to 1/2 hours, or until potatos and carrots reach desired consistency.
• While simmering soup, prepare macaroni according to package directions.
• Serve soup with desired amount of the cooked macaroni.

Steps:

• Saute onion in the margarine,.
• Add the above ingredients and simmer for at least 1 1/2 hours.
• Process at least half of the soup in a blender, or use a stick blender.
• Add 1/3 cup uncooked macaroni,1/4 cup parmesan cheese and 1 cup half & half.
• Cook for at least 20 minute more and serve with crusty bread and additional parmesan cheese.
• You can also add a small can of garbanzo beans with the macaroni, cheese and milk.