Name: Classic Minestrone
Ingredients: 4 medium carrots, chopped; 1 medium zucchini, sliced; ¼ c chopped onion; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 Tbsp olive oil; 2 cans (14½ ounces each) beef broth; 3 c V-8 juice; 1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans, drained; 1 can (15 ounces) kidney beans , drained; 1 can (14½ ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained; ½ c uncooked elbow macaroni; 1 Tbsp fresh basil or teaspoon dried basil; 1 Tbsp minced fresh parsley

Ingredients

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3 c orange juice (lime, lemon, other fruit juices can be used)
1/2 c sugar
1 c water
2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice

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Instructions

In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar and water and bring to a boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
Let cool.
Stir in the orange juice and lemon juice and pour into a chilled 9×13 glass baking dish.
Place in the freezer and freeze, scraping and stirring with a fork every 30 minutes until the mixture is firm.

Notes

Serves 4. Enjoy the fresh flavors of Italy this spring!