Autumn Minestrone

                                                                               Autumn Minestrone

recipe provided by Stella Bucciarelli

 

4 TB. olive oil

1 large onion- chopped

3 cups chopped celery

1 cup chopped carrots

2 cups tomatoes peeled,seeded, and chopped

2 cups green beans blanched

2 cups greens ( escarole, spinach, swiss chard-whatever you have)

3 cups potatoes-cubed

6 to 8 cups beef broth (homemade or canned)

1 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp black pepper

 

In a large dutch oven pot, saute onion in oil about 5 minutes.

Add celery and carrots and cook 10 minutes longer.

Add beans, greens, tomatoes. salt and pepper.

Cook additional 10minutes.

Add potatoes and beef broth and cook until all vegetables are tender.

 Adjust seasoning to your taste and enjoy.

You may add other vegetables such as corn, peas, cabbage, etc..

 Make sure you add more broth to cover vegetables.