Minestrone Recipe - Quick, Healthy & Ready in 45 Minutes

Ingredients:

• 6 tablespoons Butter
• 4 Carrots, chopped
• 3 Stalks celery, chopped
• 2 Onions, chopped
• 1 Clove garlic, minced
• 1 Head cabbage, chopped
• 1 Large can tomatoes
• 8 cups Water, more if needed
• cup Brown rice, uncooked
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon Mixed Italian seasoning
• 1/4 teaspoon Pepper
• 4 Potatoes, coarsely chopped
• 4 Beef bouillon cubes
• 2 Large zucchini, sliced
• 2 can Kidney beans, drained
• 10 ounces Frozen chopped spinach
• 3/4 cup Grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions:

1. Melt butter in large soup kettle; saute carrots, celery, onions, garlic, and cabbage, about 20 minutes; stir often.
2. Add tomatoes, water, rice, seasonings, potatoes, bouillon cubes and zucchini. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer covered, at least 30 minutes.
3. Add beans and spinach; return to a boil and cook over medium heat until spinach is cooked; add more water if needed.
4. Garnish with Parmesan.
5. Serves 9