Louann's minestrone soup

1 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1mediumOnion -- chopped
3Cloves Garlic -- minced
¼cupDry Sherry
4cupsVegetable Stock
28ouncesCan Roma Tomatoes-undrained, chopped
15ouncesCan Kidney Beans-drained and rinsed
tablespoonTomato Paste -- or more to
Taste
2mediumsZucchini -- cut in small
Pieces
½poundsGreen Beans -- (fresh)
Sliced
1teaspoonSalt
1Splash Tabasco Sauce-or to taste
½teaspoonFresh Ground Black Pepper
2teaspoonsDried Basil
2teaspoonsDried Oregano
½cupMacaroni -- small shell

Directions

In a large pot, saut the onion and garlic in the sherry until the onion is translucent, adding more sherry if needed. Add everything else, and bring it to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Adapted by Ron Lunde, from: A newspaper clipping from The Oregonian My only modifications to this recipe were to add the garlic, and change the chicken stock into vegetable stock.

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