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Registered: February 2004
 
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		Minestrone Soup
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		Wed, 11 February 2004 23:07 
		
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1 tablespoon olive oil 
1 cup chopped onion 
1 cup (1/4-inch-thick) diagonally sliced carrot 
3/4 cup thinly sliced celery 
3 cups diced tomato 
2 cups water 
1/2 teaspoon salt 
1/4 teaspoon black pepper 
2 (16-ounce) cans fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth 
1 (16-ounce) can cannellini beans or other white beans, rinsed and drained  
2 garlic cloves, minced2 cups small broccoli or cauliflower florets 
2 cups thinly sliced green cabbage 
2 cups thinly sliced collard greens (about 1/2 bunch) or kale or spinach 
1/2 cup uncooked small seashell pasta or elbow macaroni 
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh or 2 teaspoons dried rubbed sage 
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh or 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme  
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Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat until hot. Add onion, carrot, and celery, and saute 6 minutes or until onion is tender. Add tomato and next 7 ingredients (tomato through garlic), and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Stir in broccoli, cabbage, greens, and pasta; cover and cook 5 minutes or until pasta is done. Stir in sage and thyme. 
 
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