Rustic Vegetable and Bean Soup - University of Ottawa Heart Institute Patient Alumni Association : U

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp (25 mL) olive oil
• 3 Ontario Onions, coarsely chopped
• 3 Ontario Leeks (white and light green parts), thinly sliced
• 4 each Ontario Potatoes and Ontario Carrots, diced
• 2 cloves Ontario Garlic, minced
• 3 cups (750 mL) thinly sliced Ontario Green Cabbage
• 7 cups (1.75 L) sodium-reduced chicken broth
• 1 bay leaf
• 8 oz (250 g) piece smoked Ontario Ham
• 4 oz (125 g) chunk chorizo ( or other spicy sausage)
• 1 can (19 oz/540 mL) tomatoes, undrained
• 1 can (19 oz/540 mL) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) small shaped pasta
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) chopped fresh Ontario Parsley
• Salt and pepper, to taste