Minestrone
Minestrone is Italian for "big soup." This hearty Italian classic truly is a meal all by itself!
1 |
pound lean beef, cut into 1-inch cubes | |
5 |
cups water | |
1 |
14- to 15-ounce can diced tomatoes | |
1/2 |
cup chopped onion | |
1 |
cup sliced carrots | |
1/4 |
cup chopped celery | |
1 |
clove garlic, minced | |
2 |
tablespoons parsley flakes | |
1 1/2 |
teaspoon basil | |
1 |
teaspoon salt | |
1 |
bay leaf | |
1/4 |
teaspoon black pepper | |
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1 |
16-ounce can Great Northern beans | |
1 |
15-ounce can cut green beans, drained | |
4 |
ounces Polish sausage, thinly sliced | |
2 |
ounces fine noodles | |
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| Grated Parmesan cheese, optional |
Place beef, water, tomatoes, onion, carrots, celery, garlic, parsley flakes, basil, salt, bay leaf, and pepper in a 4- or 6-quart pressure cooker. Close cover securely. Place pressure regulator on vent pipe. COOK 10 MINUTES at 15 pounds pressure with pressure regulator rocking slowly. Let pressure drop of its own accord. Add Great Northern beans, green beans, Polish sausage, and noodles. Simmer uncovered for 10 minutes. Garnish with Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Makes 10 servings