We don't remember where we got this recipe. Larry thinks it was from his Mother, but he wouldn't swear to that. We've had the recipe for years and years and years; well you get the idea. It is one of our favorite soups and if someone is sick with the flu or a nasty cold, believe us, this will help. A friend of ours who is not overly fond of doctors swears by it. She once said that if a drug company had invented this, it would cost a fortune. Enjoy and be healthy!
RECIPE
1/3 cup oil
2 cups chopped onion
1 cup chopped celery
4 tablespoons chopped parsley
1 garlic clove minced
1 6 ounce can tomato paste
1 10 3/4 ounce can beef broth
9 cups of water
1 cup coarsely chopped cabbage
2 carrots sliced
1 cup green beans, cut into 1" slices
1 cup macaroni
2 teaspoons of salt (We use less)
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/8 teaspoon sage
2 16 ounce cans kidney beans
(We use 1 can red kidney beans, 1 can white kidney .. Italian .. beans)
1 zucchini sliced
FRESHLY GRATED Parmesan cheese
(DO NOT USE THAT AWFUL STUFF IN THE CAN...TASTELESS!)
Heat oil in a large pot with a lid. Add onions, celery, parsley and garlic and cook until tender. (Be careful not to brown the garlic as it will turn bitter.) Stir in tomato paste, beef broth (or chicken broth or Vegetable broth), water, cabbage, carrots, green beans, macaroni, salt, pepper and sage. Cover, bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 45 minutes to one hour. Add beans and the liquid in the can and the zucchini. Cover and cook another 10 to 15 minutes. Serve topped with freshly grated cheese. Is great with a hot roll.
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