Mark's Kick Butt Minestrone Soup Recipe

• 2 stalk celery
• 2 Tbsp. Fresh minced Italian parsley
• 1 can (12 ounce.) V8 juice
• 1 can Crushed tomatoes
• 6 c. Chicken stock
• 3 c. Beef stock
• 1 c. Dry white wine
• 3 x Carrots, 1/4 inch slice
• 2 med Idaho potatoes, 1/2 inch dice
• 1 x Minced leek (white plus 1 inch green)
• 5 x Minced plum tomatoes
• 2 c. Finely sliced cabbage
• 1 x Green squash, 1/4 inch slice
• 1 x Yellow squash, 1/4 inch slice
• 2 c. Italian green beans*
• 1 c. Corn*
• 1 c. Small red beans*
• 1 c. Small white beans*
• 1 c. Garbanzos*
• 1 x Coarsely minced green pepper
• 2 x Coarsely minced onions
• 5 x Cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 2 Tbsp. Lightly salted butter Salt and fresh grnd pepper to taste
• 1 tsp Dry oregano
• 1 tsp Dry basil Crushed red pepper to taste (optional)
• 1 quart Cooked pasta (small shells or possibly elbows) Grated Parmesan or possibly Romano cheese

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