Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp. butter
  • 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
  • 1 c. sliced carrots
  • 1 c. sliced celery with some of the leafy green tops
  • 1 large onion, chopped (1 c.)
  • 1 clove garlic, crushed
  • 9 medium size tomatoes or 2 cans (17 oz. each) tomatoes (undrained), strained to remove seeds
  • 1 tsp. leaf oregano, crumbled
  • 1 tsp. leaf basil
  • 2 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper
  • 1 (13 3/4 oz.) can beef broth
  • 1/4 lb. green beans, washed, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces (1 c.)
  • 1/2 lb. zucchini, cut in half lengthwise and thinly sliced (2 c.)
  • 1/2 c. chopped parsley
  • grated Parmesan cheese

Method

  • Heat butter and oil in Dutch oven; saute carrots, celery, onion and garlic for 5 minutes.
  • Peel tomatoes; cut in half crosswise.
  • Place strainer over large bowl; remove seeds by squeezing gently.
  • Chop pulp and add to join in large bowl.
  • Add tomatoes and juice to Dutch oven.
  • Add oregano, basil, salt and pepper; cook 15 minutes.
  • Add beef broth and green beans; cook 30 minutes longer, adding zucchini and parsley after 20 minutes. Serve with Parmesan cheese.