Quick Minestrone

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                            FOOD FUNNY
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Thanks to Anna Welander for today's food funny:

My husband's expanding waistline was a sore subject, but I
could no longer ignore it, especially since he's still young and
handsome. "Honey," I said, using a seductive voice, "if you
lose 20 pounds, I promise to dance for you."

Using his most sarcastic voice, he shot back, "Lose ten pounds and I'll
watch."

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                            TODAY'S RECIPE
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It needn't take hours to prepare a satisfying and healthy vegetable
soup, and here's proof.

Quick Minestrone

4 Tbs (60 ml) olive oil
4-6 cups (1-1.5 L) chopped vegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower,
carrots, celery,
English peas, spinach, Swiss chard, potatoes, or turnips
4-6 cups (1-1.5 L) beef, chicken, or vegetable stock
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese for garnish

Heat the oil in a large pot over moderate heat and saute the
chopped vegetables until almost tender, about 5 minutes.
Add the stock, salt, and pepper and bring to a boil. Reduce
the heat and simmer covered until the vegetables are tender,
about 20 minutes. Garnish with Parmesan cheese at the table.
Serves 4 to 6.
Received on Tue Nov 30 20:45:05 2010