Suppa Minestrone Parmesan

 Suppa Minestrone Parmesan

TT olive oil                                

1/4 c minced onion                               

2 cloves garlic, minced                         1 c cooked garbanzo beans

TT minced parsley                            1 c uncooked Ditalini

TT finely diced ham or bacon                       (macaroni or smaller)

TT            chix stock                    1/2 c fresh or frozen spinach Chiffonade cut

1 /4c diced tomatoes                              TT freshly ground pepper

1/4 c diced carrots                               TT freshly grated Parmesan

11/ c diced celery     

TT tom paste                            

Heat oil in a large stockpot and sauté onions, garlic, cilantro, and

smoked ham until onions are soft.  Add boiling beef broth and simmer on Medium-low heat for 4-7 minutes.  Add tomatoes, carrots, celery, and garbanzo beans all at once.  Cover and barely simmer until

vegetables are tender.  Add pasta and cook until pasta is al dente. 

Season with pepper.  Stir in freshly grated Parmesan cheese and serve

hot.