Minestrone A La Milanese Recipe

• 3 tbsp. olive or possibly salad oil
• 1/2 c. finely minced onion
• 1/4 c. finely minced parsley
• 3 beef bouillon cubes
• 1 1/2 teaspoon meat-extract paste
• 1 teaspoon dry basil leaves
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 1/2 c. diced pared potatoes (2 med.)
• 2 c. diced zucchini (1 lb.)
• 1 c. sliced celery
• 1 c. shredded cabbage
• 1 c. sliced carrots
• 1 (9 ounce.) pkg. frzn cut green beans, thawed
• 1 1/2 c. raw reg. white rice

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