*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                        Great Northern Minestrone

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Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Soups

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1      cup           Idaho Great Northern Beans -- - rinsed
                        Water
     1/2  cup           Chopped onion
   1      teaspoon      Minced garlic
   1      tablespoon    Dry basil
   1      teaspoon      Dry oregano
   1      teaspoon      Salt
                        Pepper -- to taste
                        Leftover ham or beef bones
  16      ounces        Tomatoes -- undrained
   4      cups          Thinly sliced vegetable -- -(carrots, zucchini,
                        cabbage)
     1/2  cup           Small macaroni
     1/4  cup           Chopped parsley
                        Grated Parmesan cheese

Add beans to 3 cups boiling water; boil for 2 minutes.
Cover and let stand 1 to 4 hours. Drain and rinse well. Place beans in kettle.
 Add 6 cups water, onion, garlic, basil, oregano, salt, pepper and ham or beef bones
. Bring to boil. Cover and simmer 1 hour or until beans are almost tender. 
Add tomatoes, vegetables, macaroni and parsley, breaking up tomatoes.
 Cover and simmer 1/2 hour longer or until ingredients are done.
Add more water if a thinner consistency is desired.
Adjust seasonings. Serve with grated Parmesan cheese.
Makes 2 to 2-1/2 quarts.

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