Minestrone Milanese

½ cup of kidney beans, soaked overnight. Drain and begin the process of this delicious soup
½ cup of your favorite bite size pasta
½ cup olive oil
1 can (28 ounce) of Hunt’s Crushed Tomatoes
4 cloves of garlic
½ teaspoon Lawry’s Seasoned Salt
Pepper to taste
2 teaspoons sweet basil
2 chicken bouillon
1 quart of water
1 onion chopped
4 stalks of parsley chopped
4 stalks of celery, sliced
2 cups of shredded cabbage
2 cups of sliced carrots
1 cup of diced potatoes
½ cup of Asiago cheese

In a large pot heat olive oil and add the fresh vegetables, sauté until tender.  Add beans, seasoning, bouillon and water until beans are tender about an hour.  Then add the pasta and continue cooking until tender.  You may need to add additional water flavored with chicken bouillon.

Slice and butter a loaf of French Bread which granulated garlic has been added to the melted butter.  Place on a cookie sheet or wrapped in foil until hot.  Enjoy with the Minestrone and your favorite glass of wine!  This recipe will entitle you to having some fun!  Let's have some fun!