Minestrone Soup - Kentucky Living

Ingredients

• I/3 cup olive oil
• 3 Tablespoons butter
• 2 medium onions, chopped fine
• 3 carrots, chopped
• 1 medium potato, cubed
• 3 stalks celery, chopped
• 1/4 lb. green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 2 medium zucchini, peeled and cubed
• 1/2 head cabbage, shredded
• 2 small garlic cloves, minced
• 1 can (approx. 28 oz.) Italian-style tomatoes, undrained
• 3-1 /2 cups beef broth
• 2 cups water
• Salt and Pepper to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil, crushed
• 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
• 1 bay leaf
• Freshly grated Parmesan cheese