Traditional Minestrone

Traditional Minestrone
Yields 4-6 servings 

Ingredients:

1 Tbsp. olive oil
1 large sweet onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 C. chopped cabbage
½ C. sliced zucchini
½ C. chopped green beans
½ C. chopped carrots
1 Tbsp. tomato paste
1½ C. Shiloh Farms Organic Great Northern Beans or Organic European Soldier Beans, cooked
1 tsp. Shiloh Farms Himalayan Pink Salt, or to taste
½ tsp. ground black pepper
1 bay leaf
1 Tbsp. dried basil
1 Tbsp. dried parsley
4 C. vegetable broth (or water)
1 C. dried pasta
½ C. grated Parmesan cheese

Directions:

1. In a large soup pot, sauté onion in olive oil over medium heat until translucent, about 5-7 minutes
2. To onions, add garlic and remaining vegetables (through carrots); sauté another 5-7 minutes, or until vegetables have begun to soften
3. Add beans, seasonings, and broth; bring to boil
4. Add pasta and stir; simmer 12-15 minutes, or until pasta is tender
5. Remove bay leaf from pot, then stir in ¼ C. of Parmesan cheese
6. Divide into bowls and top each with remaining Parmesan; garnish with fresh parsley if desired