Minestrone
By Yankee Magazine|Aug 07 2008|
The name of this soup is rooted in the Latin word, minestrare, to serve. Tradition holds that in the days before inns, travelers in Italy stopped at monasteries, where they were assured a bowl of hearty vegetable soup and a night’s lodging. The ingredients in the soup varied from region to region.
Yield
6 servings
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup peeled and diced potato
1/2 cup chopped celery
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
6 cups beef stock
1 can (16 ounces) tomatoes, with liquid
1 can (20 ounces) cannellini (white kidney beans)
1/2 cup dry red wine
1 cup raw macaroni (elbow or ditali)
Parmesan cheese
Instructions
Combine all ingredients, except the macaroni and cheese, in a slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours. Turn the heat to high, add the macaroni, and cook for 30 minutes, or until the macaroni is just tender. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese just before serving.
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