Minestrone Soup

Prep Time: 5 Minutes

Cook Time: 30 Minutes

Ready In: 35 Minutes

Servings: 9

From Down Home Cookin'

Ingredients:

1/2 cup leek, finely chopped

3 tablespoons onions, finely chopped

1 garlic clove, finely chopped

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

1 1/2 cups zucchini, chopped

1 1/2 cups carrots, chopped

1 1/2 cups potatoes, chopped

1/2 cup celery, thinly sliced

1 (28 ounce) can whole tomatoes, chopped and undrained

5 cups chicken broth

1 (16 ounce) can great northern beans

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1 bay leaf

2 sprigs parsley

1 (10 ounce) package frozen peas

1 cup kellog's all-bran cereal

3 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated

snipped fresh parsley

Directions:

1. In 8 quart saucepan, cook and stir leeks, onion and garlic in oil. Add zucchini, carrots, potatoes and celery. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
2. Add tomatoes with liquid, broth, beans and seasonings. Cover; bring to a boil.
3. Simmer 20 minutes; stir occasionally. Add peas; simmer 10 minutes or until tender.
4. Remove bay leaf and parsley. Stir in cereal. Serve garnished with Parmesan and snipped parsley.

By RecipeOfHealth.com