Minestrone Soup

1 cn Spam luncheon meat - (12 oz); finely chopped
1 md Onion; finely chopped
1 Celery rib; finely chopped
1 md Carrot; finely chopped
2 Garlic cloves; minced
2 tb Cooking oil
2 qt Water
1/2 ts Basil
1 Bay leaf
3 c Chopped cabbage -; (abt 3/4 lb)
2 md Potatoes; peeled, diced
2 md Tomatoes; peeled, chopped
1 md Zucchini; diced
1 sm White turnip; diced
1/2 ts Salt
1 cn Pinto beans - (16 oz); undrained
1/4 c Long-grain rice
Parmesan cheese

In large pot, saute Spam, onion, celery, carrot, and garlic in oil until lightly browned, stirring often. Add water, basil, and bay leaf; bring to a boil. Cover and simmer 10 minutes.

Add cabbage, potatoes, tomatoes, zucchini, turnip, and salt. Cover and gently boil 15 minutes. Add pinto beans and rice; cover and cook 15 minutes longer.

Serve in large soup bowls with a sprinkling of grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.

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