Name: Vegetarian Minestrone Soup(8 Servings)
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 80 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1/2 head green cabbage (about 1 lb.), shredded; 3 carrots, peeled and chopped; 2 celery ribs, chopped; 1 large red onion, chopped; 1 Tbsp . olive oil; 1 lb . winter squash, peeled, seeded and chopped; 2 qt. water; 1 lb . collard greens, cleaned, stemmed, trimmed and shredded; 1/2 c. small pasta bows; 1/2 c. each: parsley and basil leaves; 2 cloves garlic; salt and pepper to taste; 1 loaf homemade or frozen bread dough (whole wheat or white); 1 c. lentils; 1 medium onion, chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 4 c. torn spinach leaves; 4 Tbsp . lemon juice; 1/2 tsp . thyme leaves; salt and pepper to taste (optional); 1 c. grated Cheddar cheese