ChopChopFamily.org - Minestrone

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil or vegetable oil
• 1 large yellow onion, peeled and chopped
• 4 carrots, scrubbed or peeled and halved lengthwise and sliced
• 2 celery stalks, halved lengthwise and sliced
• 3 garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped
• 2 teaspoons dried basil
• 1 (16-oz.) can diced tomatoes, including liquid
• 10 cups chicken, beef, or vegetable stock
• 1⁄2 bunch kale, about 4-5 cups, chopped
• 1⁄3 cup orzo
• 2 cups cooked or canned white or kidney beans, drained and rinsed with cold water
• freshly grated Parmesan cheese