Minestrone

 

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Ingredients (serves 8) 

2 (15-ounce) cans pinto beans, drained and rinsed
4 cups water
2 carrots, peeled and sliced 
1 onion, diced
3/4 cup chopped celery
4 garlic cloves, crushed
1 (28-ounce) can whole tomatoes, with juice
2 cups chopped, cored cabbage
1 zucchini, sliced
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons dried basil
1/2 teaspoon sage
1 cup uncooked small pasta

Freshly grated Parmesan cheese for accompaniment
 

In a large stockpot combine pinto beans and water. Bring to a boil and simmer for 2 minutes. Drain, add 4 fresh cups water and bring to a boil again for 10 minutes. Then drain again.

Separately Saute the diced onion, chopped celery, and crushed garlic cloves and add the beans  tomatoes, chopped cabbage, sliced zucchini, salt, basil, and sage. Saute for a couple of minutes.

Add vegetable stock and cook slowly. When all vegetables are tender, remove from heat and serve with Parmesan cheese sprinkled on top and ground black pepper according to taste.