Classic Minestrone Soup Con Pesto Alla Genove

Directions

In olive oil, sauté until soft the onions, leeks, carrots, celery, and potatoes.

Add dry beans, eggplant, and cook down.

Add chicken broth, water, salt, pepper, tomatoes and cook for about 1 hour covered.

Add cabbage, spinach, zucchini.

Add pasta. If too thick add more chicken broth.

When done add pesto sauce.

Pesto Sauce: Blend together the basil, garlic, a dash of cheese, nuts, and olive oil.