Carotene Rich Minestrone Soup(Heart Healthy) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 Tbsp. red wine
1/2 c. thickly sliced leek, white and tender
2 c. water
1/2 c. cubed new potatoes
1 can water
1 bay leaf
1/4 tsp. oregano
1/2 tsp. salt
2 c. shredded escarole or spinach
2 Tbsp. minced parsley
grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 c. thinly sliced onion
1 (16 oz.) can or 2 c. canned Italian plum tomatoes with juice
1/2 c. sliced carrots
1 can Great Northern white beans
1/2 c. chili mac noodles
1/4 tsp. thyme
1/4 tsp. sage
1/2 freshly ground black pepper
1 c. broccoli florets
1/4 c. shredded fresh basil leaves

Preparation

In soup pot, melt butter with oil.
Add onion and leek and cook until tender.
Add tomatoes and 2 cups water.
Stir in carrots, potatoes, bay leaf, thyme, oregano, sage, salt and pepper.
Heat to a boil; reduce heat to medium and simmer for 35 minutes.
Add beans, 1 can water, chili mac noodles, escarole, broccoli, parsley and basil.
Cook an additional 20 minutes.