Post by Sylvia on Jan 21, 2009 14:48:37 GMT -6
Minestrone Soup
Makes 8 to 10 servings
1 lb/450g beef stew meat, cut into 1" cubes
6 cups beef broth
1 clove garlic, crushed (optional)
1 onion, chopped
1 tsp dried thyme
1 Tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1 x 16 oz can chopped tomatoes
2 cups chopped cabbage
1 x 15oz can cannellini beans, drained
1 courgette/zucchini, thinly sliced
4 1/2 oz/1 cup uncooked macaroni
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
In a slow cooker, combine beef, broth, garlic, onion, thyme, parsley, salt, pepper, tomatoes and cabbage.
Cover and cook on low 9 to 10 hours or until meat is tender. Turn control to high. Add drained beans, courgette/zucchini and macaroni. Cover and cook on high 30 to 45 minutes or until courgette/zucchini and macaroni are tender. Spoon hot soup into bowls.
Top with cheese and serve with chunky bread.
Sylvia446
Makes 8 to 10 servings
1 lb/450g beef stew meat, cut into 1" cubes
6 cups beef broth
1 clove garlic, crushed (optional)
1 onion, chopped
1 tsp dried thyme
1 Tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1 x 16 oz can chopped tomatoes
2 cups chopped cabbage
1 x 15oz can cannellini beans, drained
1 courgette/zucchini, thinly sliced
4 1/2 oz/1 cup uncooked macaroni
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
In a slow cooker, combine beef, broth, garlic, onion, thyme, parsley, salt, pepper, tomatoes and cabbage.
Cover and cook on low 9 to 10 hours or until meat is tender. Turn control to high. Add drained beans, courgette/zucchini and macaroni. Cover and cook on high 30 to 45 minutes or until courgette/zucchini and macaroni are tender. Spoon hot soup into bowls.
Top with cheese and serve with chunky bread.
Sylvia446