“Click. Boom. Amazing!” ~ Steve Jobs Phalaenopsis Orchid (Confidence texture) ____________ HEARTY MINESTRONE SOUP ~ Delicious hearty offering for a chilly winter day 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter 2 coarsely chopped onions 4 minced garlic cloves 1 cup chopped celery plus leaves 8 cups shredded cabbage (shortcut use coleslaw mix) 3 diced potatoes (redskins/small Yukons, or sweet) 2 cups chopped zucchini 2 cups chopped carrots 1 - 1 1/2 cups chopped green beans or frozen Italian green beans 1 - 2 cans stewed tomatoes 1 - 2 cans rinsed cannellini beans 2 - 3 quarts organic chicken broth 2 Tbsp. crushed dried basil 2 tsp. crushed dried oregano coarse salt and freshly ground pepper to taste 10 oz. fresh chopped kale or spinach (or 10 oz. frozen chopped) 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley (1/2 cup small pasta or arborio rice ... optional) Freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese Heat oil and butter over medium heat in large stockpot. Add onions and sauté...
( musings of a 'HO-HUM HOUSEWIFE' )