Have a good, down home recipe? Want to make it seem even better? Put a family name in it.
Grandma’s chocolate cake
Aunt Mamie’s Butter biscuits
Pappy’s BBQ Ribs
They all sound better that way, don’t they?
Uncle Bill’s Vegetarian Minestrone Soup
I don’t have an Uncle Bill (at least not for some generations) but here is a recipe that bears his name. It is easy and delicious!
A few fresh veggies to go in.
Chop, add to a pot and heat!
Uncle Bill’s Vegetarian Minestrone Soup
Prep Time: 15 mins | Cook Time: 40 mins | Servings: 4-6
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
3/4 cup chopped onion
3 cups water
2 cups diced zucchini
1 cup diced carrot, peeled
1 cup you may use other white beans
3/4 cup diced celery
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh basil
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
28 fluid ounces canned plum tomatoes, dice and include liquid
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup elbow macaroni
Directions:
1. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.
2. Add chopped onion and sauté for 4 minutes or until just lightly browned.
3. Add water, zucchini, carrots, canellini beans, celery, basil, oregano salt, pepper, tomatoes and garlic.
4. Bring to boil; reduce heat, cover and simmer on medium-low heat for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Add macaroni, cover and cook an additional 10 minutes.
6. Adjust spices to suit your taste.
7. Serve hot.
Nutritional Info: Calories 172.3
Calories from Fat 39
Total Fat 4.3 g
Saturated Fat 0.6 g
Cholesterol 0.0 mg
Sodium 577.7 mg
Total Carbohydrate 28.6 g
Dietary Fiber 6.9 g
Sugars 9.1 g
Protein 6.6 g
Source: http://www.food.com/recipe/uncle-bills-vegetarian-minestrone-soup-81419
Rantings of an Amateur Chef 
The recipe looks wonderful. You even have the calories.
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