Waunita Hot Springs

Gunnison, Colorado

Specialty Recipe

Minestrone Soup

Ingredients

2 medium onions, chopped

3 cloves garlic, minced

4 Tablespoons vegetable oil

2 slices bacon, chopped

1/2 teaspoon thyme

1/2 teaspoon dried basil

4 tomatoes, chopped

1/2 cup apple juice

4 cups water

2 cup tomato puree

2 cups carrots, chopped

1 cup broccoli florets

1 cup pasta (tortellini is good)

Salt

Pepper

Parmesan cheese, grated

Saute onions and garlic in oil. Add bacon and cook for 5 minutes. Add thyme, basil, tomatoes, apple juice, water, and puree. Bring to boil and simmer about 1 hour. Add carrots and broccoli; cook until slightly tender. Add the pasta. Cook until tender. Salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with Parmesan cheese.

Serves: 8 to 10

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