Great Minestrone Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. olive oil
1/4 c. Promise margarine
1 large onion, diced
2 large carrots, diced
2 medium potatoes, diced
1/2 lb. green beans, cut in 1-inch pieces
1/2 small cabbage, shredded
1/2 bag spinach, shredded
2 medium zucchini, diced
1 (16 oz.) can white kidney beans, drained
1 (16 oz.) can red kidney beans, drained
1 (28 oz.) can whole tomatoes (low salt)
6 c. water
6 pkg. low sodium Herb-Ox instant broth (3 chicken, 3 beef)
1/2 c. Parmesan cheese (optional)

Preparation

Brown everything in oil; break up tomatoes.
Simmer 40 to 60 minutes until vegetables are tender.
Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese when serving (if desired).
A large pot is needed for cooking.
Great for freezing.