Milanese Style Minestrone Recipe

• 1/4 lb salt pork
• 1 x garlic clove chopped
• 1 x onion thinly sliced
• 2 sprg parsley minced
• 1/2 c. small white beans soaked overnight, and liquid removed
• 2 x potatoes cubed
• 2 x carrots diced
• 2 x celery stalks sliced
• 2 med zucchini thinly sliced
• 2 x tomatoes minced
• 1 sm cabbage head shredded
• 1 c. frzn peas thawed
• 1/2 c. rice Salt to taste Freshly-grnd black pepper to taste
• 1 Tbsp. minced basil grated Parmesan cheese for garnish

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