What's Cookin'?  Sandy's Kitchen

EASY  MINESTRONE SOUP

From the Kitchen of Sandy Ditoro

1/4 cup butter or margarine                                   

1 10-ounce package frozen peas, thawed

1 cup diced carrots

1 cup diced celery

1 cup diced onions

1 tablespoon chopped parsley

1 teaspoon basil

1 28-ounce can Italian tomatoes

3 13 3/4-ounce cans chicken broth

1 cup shredded cabbage

1/2 pound zucchini, sliced

2 16 -or 17-ounce cans kidney beans

1/2 cup spaghetti, in small pieces

salt

grated Parmesan cheese

 

ABOUT 1 HOUR BEFORE SERVING:

In Dutch oven over medium heat, in hot butter or margarine, cook peas and next 5 ingredients 10 min.  Stir in next 6 ingredients:  cook 20 min. or until spaghetti is tender.  Salt to taste; serve with cheese.  Makes 15 cups or 8 servings.