Recipe Name Minestrone Submitted by patty_johnson@prodigy.net Recipe Description Hearty Quantity 0 Quantity Unit Prep Time (minutes) 30 Cook Time (minutes) 60 Ready In (minutes) 90

Ingredients Amount Measure Ingredient 1 pound top sirloin 2 cups, chopped Onion, chopped 1 cup, chopped Carrots, raw 1 cup, diced celery 2 cups chard 1 1/2 cups beans 1 1/2 cup beans kidney 1 1/2 cups beans, sm white 1 can (6 oz) tomato paste 6 ounces pasta noodles 2 cups Tomatoes, red, ripe, canned, whole, no salt added 8 cups (8 fl oz) beef broth, low sodium Steps Sequence Step 1 Caramelized onions, carrots, celery. Add chard and tomato paste, garlic if desired. 2 Deglaze pan with stock. 3 Brown meat in large soup pot. Add basil, italian seasoning, fresh ground pepper to taste. When browned add vegetables from pan, tomatoes, stock, and chard leaves. Simmer about 30-45 minutes until all veggies are tender. Add pasta and cook until al dente. Serve topped with a little olive oil and fresh parmesan cheese