Ministroni Soup

Ingredients

• 1 can Beans
• 1 Onion
• 1 large Zuccinni
• 2 clove of garlic
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 1/4 tsp Red pepper flake
• 1/2 head Cabbage
• 2 Celery stalks
• 2 medium Carrots
• 1 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 1/2 cup V8 juice
• 1 Bay leaf
• 1 Parmesan rind
• 1 Fresh basil

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in large dutch oven & brown the panchetta
2. Once panchetta is browned add the chopped veggies & cook additional 5-7 min
3. Now add garlic-salt & red pepper mix well
4. Add cabbage and stir, once cabbage has wilted remove vegg mixture & place onto a flat sheet to stop the cooking process.
5. 8 cups of water & 2 cups chicken broth + bay leaf & rind + beans bring to a sturdy boil til the beans are soft.
6. Reduce heat-add resting veggies & V8, continue to simmer til veggies are tender.
7. Remove rind & bay leaf-add fresh basil & parmesan cheese.
8. Enjoy !