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Minestrone Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1/3 c. each split peas, dried lentils, and pearl barley
1/2 c. dried black-eyed peas
3-1/2 c. broth (vegetable or fat-free beef)
4-1/2 c. water
1 can (16 oz.) tomatoes, undrained
2-1/2 c. chopped vegetables of your choice: celery, onions, zucchini, carrots, green pepper, mushrooms, etc.
2 tsp. dried basil
1-1/2 tsp. oregano
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. black pepper
1 tsp. chopped garlic
2 bay leaves
3-1/3 T. Parmesan cheese (optional)
Directions:
Directions:
Wash peas, lentils, and barley. Mix with broth and water in a large pot. Bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 30 min. Add remaining ingredients and simmer for another hour or until peas are tender. DISCARD BAY LEAVES. Serve sprinkled with Parmesan .
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
This recipe freezes well and is great to pull out on cold evenings. I place the bay leaves in a tea baller for easy retrieval.

 

 

 

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