Traditional Minestrone - Grains & Legumes Nutrition Council

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion, finely diced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 1 celery stick, chopped
• 3-4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1 piece bacon bone or smoked ribs
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 litre chicken stock
• 1 cup water
• ¾ cup McKenzie’s Italian Style Soup Mix, rinsed
• 1 parmesan rind (optional)
• 1 bay leaf
• 1-2 sprigs thyme
• 400g can chopped tomatoes
• 1 zucchini, diced
• 200g savoy cabbage, shredded
• Sea salt, to taste
• Black pepper, to taste
• Grated parmesan, for serving