Minestrone Soup

Simmer together for 45 minutes


1/4 c olive oil
2 c sliced carrots
2 c fresh tomatoes, diced
1 c chopped lettuce
1 1/2 t white pepper
4 T beef bouillon
1 1/2 t basil
7 cups water
1 cup uncooked shells or macaroni
2 c diced onion
2 c diced celery
1 c whole canned tomatoes
2 t salt
1 1/2 t garlic powder
3 T chicken bouillon
2 t oregano
1 c tomato puree
1/2 c barley, if not instant

Add:
1 c peas
1 can kidney beans
1 c zucchini chunks or slices
1 c chopped cabbage
1 c green beans
1 can garbanzo beans
1/2 c barley if using instant

Heat to boiling then add at time of serving:

1 C chopped spinach

Parmesan cheese in each bowl when serving on the table.

Freezes well.

From the amazing Kathy Festin, which she got somehow from Della Fontana Restuarant!  This is so good and probably the healthiest recipe in my blog.