Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb. dried red kidney beans
  • 2 c. water
  • 1 large onion, minced
  • 1/3 c. diced salt pork
  • 2 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 3 qt. beef broth
  • 2 medium carrots, diced
  • 2 medium potatoes, diced
  • 2 c. shredded cabbage
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/2 c. minced parsley
  • 1/3 c. tomato paste
  • 2 tsp. salt (approximately)
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper
  • 2 small zucchini, diced
  • 1 Tbsp. minced parsley
  • 1 c. elbow macaroni
  • 1/3 c. grated Parmesan cheese

Method

  • Soak
  • beans overnight in water; drain.
  • Stir-fry onion, garlic and
  • salt pork in oil in a large, heavy kettle, 5 to 8 minutes over
  • moderate heat, until onion is pale golden.
  • Add beans
  • and broth.
  • Cover and simmer 1 hour.
  • Add all remaining ingredients, except zucchini, parsley, macaroni and Parmesan. Cover
  • and simmer 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
  • Add 1 tablespoon
  • parsley, zucchini
  • and
  • macaroni.
  • Cover and simmer an additional 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Taste and add additional seasonings,
  • if
  • needed.
  • Stir Parmesan into soup or sprinkle on top before serving.
  • Makes about 10 servings.