Minestrone Semplice

Ingredients

1/2 ditalini
1 onion
2 ts olive oil
2 c string beans
1 tb parsley
2 oz parmesan cheese
3 tb butter
3 stalks celery
2 potatoes
1 c peas

Instructions

Serves: 6 Cook onion in oil and butter about 3 minutes or until slightly brown. Add celery, potatoes, cook for 10 minutes in covered pot. Add 3 quarts boiling water; cook 15 minutes more. Add string beans, peas, detalini, salt and pepper; cover andcook slowly another 20 minutes. Serve hot garnished with parsley and cheese.