Recipe(tried): Minestrone Soup

Hi Albert, Here is one of our families versions! Hope you like it.

MINESTRONE SOUP

1 cup dry great northern beans
8 cups beef broth
3 cups shredded cabbage
2 medium potatoes , peeled and cubed
2 medium carrots,chopped
1 medium zucchini,bias sliced 1/4 inch thick
1 medium onion,chopped
1 16oz.can tomatoes, cut up
1 9oz. package frozen Italian or cut green beans
1 clove garlic, minced
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon dried basil, crushed
Grated Parmesan cheese

Rinse great northern beans. In a large kettle or Dutch oven combine beans and 4 cups water. Bring to boiling, reduce heat and simmer for 2 minutes. Remove from heat; cover and let stand 1 hour. (or cover and soak in the water overnight). Do not drain! Add beef broth. Return to boiling; reduce heat.
Cover and simmer for 1 1/2 hours.
Stir in cabbage, potatoes, carrots, zucchini,onion, undrained tomatoes, green beans, garlic, salt and basil. Bring to boiling. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 35-45 minutes or just until vegetables are tender. * Sprinkle each serving with parmesan cheese. Makes 8 main dish or 12 side dish servings.
*NOTE: If desired, add 3/4 cup broken vermicelli or small pasta to soup during the last 20 minutes of cooking. BUON APPETITO!!