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Here is an easy quick recipe for beef and veggie soup.

1 1/2 lbs diced up stew meat
2 envelopes onion soup mix
1 can of diced tomatoes
3 or 4 potatoes peeled and diced
1 bad of frozen mixed vegetables
1 onion diced

Fill a 4 quart pan albout half way with water-add all of the above ingredients,
bring to a boil for about 10 min, then down to low simmer for another 20 min or
so and it's done.

Sandra

Morehits4u wrote:
> Willing to spend about 1/2 hour LOL thanks in advANCE

MINESTRONE
vegetable soup

Minestrone as an expression means “a mixture of all things.” In fact,
any kind of seasonal vegetables can be used for the preparation of this
soup. Every minestrone is different from another and is a work of
art—with a thousand variations—depending on the season, the region, and
the cook. The vegetables are added in different intervals, with the
tender ones last, to avoid overcooking them.

serves 6
1 lb (450 gr) potatoes
4 oz (115 gr) carrots
½ lb (225 gr) zucchini
1 celery stick
4 oz (115 gr) onion
4 oz (115 gr) lettuce
4 oz (115 gr) fresh tomatoes
4 oz (115 gr) beets
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons Italian parsley, finely chopped
1 cup (230 cc) homemade broth
4 cups water
salt
4 oz (115 gr) short ditali pasta, or spaghetti broken in ½ inch (1–2 cm)
pieces
pepper
4 tablespoons parmigiano reggiano cheese, freshly grated

Finely dice the potatoes, carrots, zucchini, celery, onion, lettuce,
tomatoes, and beets. Keep each of the vegetables separate
In a stockpot, put the extra-virgin olive oil, and turn the heat to medium.
Add the potatoes, carrots, celery, and onion. Sauté the vegetables
briefly.
Add the parsley and tomatoes, and stir all together.
Add the broth and water, salt lightly, and bring to a boil.
After about 10 minutes add the zucchini, lettuce, and beets. Cook for an
additional 10 minutes.
Add the pasta, and let it cook for the time indicated by the
manufacturer. Taste for readiness from time to time, until al dente
(firm but not too soft or overcooked).
Correct salt if necessary. Add a pinch of pepper and the grated parmigiano.
Serve warm in soup plates or bowls. Add more freshly grated parmigiano,
if desired.

Minestrone doesn’t need to have pasta in it. In case the pasta is not
included, skip the last step and cook the vegetables a little longer,
until ready. To give more taste to the dish, add a little piece of
parmigiano or pecorino romano cheese (1 oz, 30 gr) to the pot. Let
the cheese cook until the end and remove it only before serving. You can
also add 2 oz (60 gr) of non-smoked bacon diced, to the extra-virgin
olive oil for more taste, if desired.

This is extracted from my book. Preview is on my web-site.

ciao, Anna Maria


www.annamariavolpi.com

Ingredients:

1 12 ounce can V-8 juice
1 small onion, chopped
1 carrot, chopped
1 rib celery, chopped
-whatever other vegetables you have on hand including, but not
necessarily, mushrooms, zucchini, sweet potato, cabbage, etc.
-fresh herb like parsley or dill if you have it- don't worry about it if
you don't.

Directions:

Combine in sauce pot. Bring to a boil. Lower to a simmer. Wait until
vegetables are soft. Add herbs at last minute.

Other possibilities:

orange juice, lemon juice, curry powder, dried herbs, yogurt.

This really needn't take more than a half hour and is pretty good
considering the amount of effort.

--Lia



Morehits4u wrote:
> Willing to spend about 1/2 hour LOL thanks in advANCE

Morehits4u wrote:
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> Willing to spend about 1/2 hour LOL thanks in advANCE

Need something to eat while watching Leno?




Brian Rodenborn

"Morehits4u" > wrote in message
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> Willing to spend about 1/2 hour LOL thanks in advANCE

For what?
Prep time?
Cooking time?

Dimitri

>Subject: need a good easy recipe for VEGETABLE soup !!
>From: anna maria mariavolpi

thanks !! ( I think ) It will take me a
few days just to do the shopping...hee
hee....If I can this done...my life will
change 180 degrees...cheers

>ubject: need a good easy recipe for VEGETABLE soup !!
>From: Default User lid
>Date: 10/28/03 10:56 AM Cent

>Morehits4u wrote:
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>> Willing to spend about 1/2 hour LOL thanks in advANCE
>
>Need something to eat while watching Leno?

ah a fan i see.... Nah .. need to eat all
day long. Mini meals and soup