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Minestrone
1 Tbsp. olive oil 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1 medium onion, chopped 1/2 medium head cabbage, chopped (3 cups) 2 small zucchini, chopped (2 cups) 2 medium carrots, sliced (1 cup) 2 medium stalks celery, chopped (1 cup) 1 can (28 oz.) whole tomatoes, undrained 1 can (15-16 oz.) garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained 1 can (15-16 oz.) kidney beans, rinsed and drained 1 package (10 oz.) spinach, thawed and squeezed to drain 4 cups chicken broth 46 oz. tomato juice 1 cup dry white wine 1 Tbsp. dried basil leaves 1/2 tsp. oregano 1/4 tsp. pepper 2 cups uncooked pasta (small shells, chili mac) grated Parmesan cheese, if desired
Heat oil in Dutch oven over medium heat. Cook garlic and onion in oil about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onion is tender. Stir in remaining ingredients except cheese, breaking up tomatoes. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 1/2-hour. Add pasta and cook an additional 1/2-hour. Serve with Parmesan. 12 servings
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