Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium red onion, chopped
  • 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
  • 1 large celery rib, diced
  • 14 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary or 14 teaspoon minced dried rosemary
  • coarse salt
  • ground black pepper
  • 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can whole canned tomatoes, drained and finely chopped
  • 1 large potato, peeled and diced
  • 12 lb savoy cabbage (about 1/4 head) or 12 lb green cabbage, cored and sliced thin (about 1/4 head)
  • 1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
  • 12 lb green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch lengths
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 14 cup fresh basil leaf, cut in chiffonade
  • 34 cup grated parmesan cheese

Method

  • In a soup pot, heat olive oil over medium flame.
  • Add onion, carrot, celery, red pepper flakes, rosemary, 1 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp pepper.
  • Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion begins to turn golden, 5-8 minutes.
  • Add tomatoes and cook until liquid begins to evaporate, 1-2 minutes.
  • Add potato, cabbage, beans and 7 c water.
  • Bring to a boil and add green beans.
  • Reduce to a simmer, cover and cook 20 min or until all the vegetables are tender.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Add garlic and basil.
  • Serve sprinkled with Parmigiano and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.