Minestrone(A Meal In A Pot) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 Tbsp. butter or margarine
3 large carrots, sliced
2 to 3 celery stalks, sliced
2 large onions, diced
1 garlic clove, minced
1 head cabbage (1 1/2 lb.), coarsely sliced
1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes
8 c. water
1/3 c. uncooked rice or orzo
2 tsp. salt or less
2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1/4 tsp. oregano leaves
1/4 tsp. pepper
4 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
4 to 6 beef bouillon cubes
2 large zucchini, bite-sized pieces
2 (15 1/4 to 20 oz.) cans red kidney beans, drained
1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen chopped spinach
1/2 c. Parmesan cheese, grated

Preparation

In a large pot, saute carrots, celery, onions, garlic and cabbage in butter until brown (about 20 minutes).
Add tomatoes with fluid and next nine ingredients.
Bring to a boil and simmer for 30 minutes or until rice and vegetables are tender.
Add beans and spinach (cook before adding) and bring entire soup to a simmer.
Add water if needed.
Serve with Parmesan cheese.
Makes about 18 cups (4 1/2 quarts).