Great Northern Minestrone

Submitted by suzeq

YIELD

5 servings

PREP

15 min

COOK

3 hrs

READY

4 hrs

Ingredients

1

CUP GREAT NORTHERN BEANS
rinsed

1

X WATER *

½

CUP ONIONS
chopped

1

TEASPOON GARLIC
minced

1

TABLESPOON BASIL
dry

1

TEASPOON OREGANO
dry

1

TEASPOON SALT

1

X BLACK PEPPER
to taste *

1

X HAM
leftover, or beef bones *

16

OUNCES TOMATOES
undrained

4

CUPS MIXED VEGETABLES
carrots, zucchini, celery and cabbage, thinly sliced

½

CUP PASTA, ELBOW MACARONI *

¼

CUP PARSLEY LEAVES
chopped

1

X PARMESAN CHEESE
grated *

Directions

Add beans to 3 cups boiling water, boil for 2 minutes.

Cover and let stand 1 to 4 hours.

Drain and rinse well.

Place beans in kettle. Add 6 cups water, onion, garlic, basil, oregano, salt, pepper and ham or beef bones.

Bring to boil. Cover and simmer 1 hour or until beans are almost tender.

Add tomatoes, vegetables, macaroni and parsley, breaking up tomatoes.

Cover and simmer ½ hour longer or until ingredients are done.

Add more water if a thinner consistency is desired.

Adjust seasonings.

Serve with grated Parmesan cheese.

* not incl. in nutrient facts

Comments

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 218g (7.7 oz)

Amount per Serving

Calories 128 4% of calories from fat

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 1g 1%

Saturated Fat 0g 1%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg 0%

Sodium 505mg 21%

Total Carbohydrate 8g 8%

Dietary Fiber 7g 28%

Sugars g

Protein 14g

Vitamin A 80% • Vitamin C 29%

Calcium 7% • Iron 11%

* based on a 2,000 calorie diet How is this calculated?

Low Fat, Low in Saturated Fat, Low Cholesterol, Cholesterol-Free, Trans-fat Free, High Fiber