Mixed Bean Minestrone
A good Minestrone depends on a variety of beans. Randall’s Mixed Beans make it simple, as well as very tasty.
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup chopped celery
3/4 cup chopped zucchini
1 teaspoon salt, (or to taste)
1/2 teaspoon black pepper, (or to taste)
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
1 6-ounce can plum tomatoes, undrained and chopped
2 cups tomato juice
6 cups chicken stock
1 48-ounce jar Randall Mixed Beans, drained
2 cups shredded fresh cabbage
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 cup small shell pasta, uncooked
Croutons
Freshly grated parmesan or romano cheese
In a large pot, heat the olive oil. Stir in the onion, garlic, celery and zucchini.
Sauté, stirring, for 5 minutes.
Stir in the salt, pepper, rosemary, tomatoes, tomato juice and chicken stock. Simmer gently for 25 minutes, partially covered.
Stir in the Randall Mixed Beans, cabbage, parsley and pasta. Simmer for 10 to 15 minutes or just until the pasta is tender. Stir occasionally.
Serve hot topped with croutons and grated parmesan or romano cheese.
10-12 servings.