Italian Minestrone Soup Recipe

• 1 c. finely-chopped celery
• 1 c. finely-chopped onion
• 1 c. finely-chopped carrot
• 1/4 c. butter
• 1/2 c. garbanzo beans
• 1/2 c. kidney beans
• 1/2 c. whole dry peas
• 1/2 c. white pea beans
• 3/4 c. sliced carrots
• 3/4 c. coarsely minced onion
• 3/4 c. sliced celery
• 3/4 c. minced bell pepper
• 1/2 c. rice or possibly barley
• 1 c. shell macaroni
• 2 Tbsp. chopped parsley
• 1 tsp oregano
• 1 tsp basil
• 2 tsp soy sauce Freshly-grnd black pepper to taste Grated Parmesan cheese

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