Minestrone Soup

2 Tsp. olive oil.

2 Tsp. butter.

1¼ cup chopped carrots.

2½ cup chopped celery.

1½ cup chopped onion.

1 clove garlic crushed.

1 16-oz. can great northern beans rinsed and drained.

1 16-oz. can diced tomatoes.

4 qt. chicken broth

2 cups diced red skin potatoes.

1½ tsp. salt.

1 pkg. frozen frenched string beans

¼ cup chopped parsley (can use dried)

1 Tbs. chopped basil

½ to ¾ lb. smoked turkey, diced.

½ tsp. oregano.

2 cup shredded cabbage

½ cup elbow macaroni.

1 lb. zucchini sliced.
Optional: grated Parmesan cheese

Heat the oil and butter in a pot. Add carrots, celery, onion, & garlic; sauté 5 min. Add tomatoes, bring to boil then simmer 10 min.

Meanwhile: In a very large stockpot, combine broth, potatoes & northern beans. Bring to boil then cook till just tender. Add simmering veggies. Add string beans, parsley, basil, oregano, & turkey, bring to boil & simmer 20 min. Add macaroni, zucchini, & cabbage; simmer 15 minutes or till macaroni is cooked. Garnish with parmesan cheese
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