Simmering Soup

Have just prepared tonight's meal- Minestrone - and it is simmering slowly.

Recipe:
2 Onions 3 Carrots 250g Potatoes 3 sticks Celery
2 Zucchini 90g Green Beans 250g Cabbage
1/2 cup Oil 45g Butter 1.25 litre water 3 stock cubes
2 x 400g cans whole tomatoes 1 x 310g can Canneloni Beans
Salt & pepper to taste.

Chop onions, carrots, celery, zucchini, green beans and cabbage.
Heat oil & butter, add onions then carrots, potatoes, celery, zucchini beans and cabbage.
Add water, stock cubes and mashed tomatoes.
Simmer for 1 1/2 to 2 hours. During last 15 minutes add drained & rinsed beans.
Season. (Parmesan cheese can be added or served separately).

ENJOY !!!! It is delicious.