Minestrone Soup

In large stockpot over medium heat, cook the following for 20 minutes:

1/3 cup olive oil

¼ cup butter

1 large onion, chopped

2 large carrots, diced

2 celery stalks, diced

2 medium potatoes, diced

Add to stockpot and heat to boiling:

            ½ lb green beans, cut in 1 inch lengths

            6 cups water

            ½ head cabbage, shredded

            16 oz can tomatoes

            5 oz fresh spinach

            2 medium zucchini, sliced

            6 beef bouillon cubes (or vegetable if needing to substitute)

Reduce heat to low and simmer for 40 minutes. Then stir in:

            1 16 oz can cannellini beans, drained

            1 16 oz can red kidney beans, drained

Serve with parmesan cheese over each individual serving.