Minestrone Soup

SO, I know that it is almost May and that soup season is ending, but you never know when it might rain in Seattle. And any rainy day is a good day for soup. This is one of my favorite recipes. It is super healthy because it is chock full of vegetables. I am not usually very concerned with cooking 'healthy' meaning I cook like to cook with lots of butter and I rarely skimp oh the whipping cream, but I do try to cook lots of vegetables for my family. So with out further ado, my Minestrone Soup recipe (well I stole it from my friend)

Grate 1-2 cups carrots

Chop a couple stalks of celery

Dice and onion

Saute all of the above in a large pot in a little olive oil

Add 4ish cups water

Add 2 cans diced tomatoes

Add 2 8 OZ can of tomato sauce (I dont always do this since tomato sauce is the only ingrediant of this recipe that I dont always have on hand)

Bring to a boil

Add 1-2 cups chopped cabbage

Add 6 ish bullion cubes

Add 2 tsp Italian Seasoning

Chop and add 3-4 Zucinni and Crookneck Squash

You can add about 1 cup pasta but I never do just because this makes SO much soup and the pasta doesn't seem to reheat very well.

Just before serving put spinach in the bottom of the bowl, add soup, then sprinkle some cheese.

I find that I like A LOT of cheese. This soup is pretty low fat, and I like to have fat in my meals (they just seem more satisfying) so adding the cheese accomplishes just it

Yum I cant wait until dinner

PS: Beware if you dont like leftovers then this soup is NOT for you. It makes a Ton. Enjoy :)