Thick vegetable soup

12 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1tablespoonOlive oil
1cupWht. turnip 1/4\" cubes
1cupOnions, chopped
1cupCelery, chopped
1tablespoonGarlic, chopped
1poundsNavy beans, dried
2cupsTomatoes, diced
Fresh ground pepper
2cupsZucchini, 1/2\" cubes
10cupsChicken stock
1cupCarrots, 1/4\" cubes
¼cupBasil leaves, fresh

Directions

1. Heat the oil in kettle, add onions and garlic. Cook briefly and add the tomatoes, zucchini, carrots, turnips, and celery. Cook, stirring, for abou 10 minutes. Add the beans, pepper, and stock.

Bring to a boil and simmer f 1 hour and 45 minutes. Add the chopped basil. 2. Serve with Parmesan cheese on the side.