Minestrone With Tortellini Recipe

• 1/4 c. extra virgin olive oil
• 1 lg. onion, minced
• 2 cloves garlic, smashed
• 2 carrots, peeled & diced
• 2 potatoes, peeled & diced
• 1 c. green beans, cut in 1" pcs
• 2 stalks celery, sliced
• 1 green pepper, sliced
• 1 med. zucchini, seeded & sliced
• 2 c. shredded savoy cabbage
• 2 c. canned crushed tomatoes
• 2 c. chicken stock
• 2 c. water
• 4 basil leaves, snipped
• 2 tbsp. minced parsley
• 1/4" thick piece of rind from Romano or possibly Parmesan cheese
• 2 c. cannellini beans, fresh or possibly canned
• 8 ounce. spinach tortellini, cooked according to manufacturer's directions
• Salt & pepper to taste
• Grated Parmesan cheese

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