Minestrone Soup with cannellini

4 tablespoons margarine or 4 tablespoons butter 3/4 cup chopped onion 1/2 cup chopped celery 1/2 chopped carrot 1/2 cup shredded cabbage 2 (14 ounce) cans[...]

2 tablespoons olive oil 2 garlic cloves , chopped finely 2 tablespoons basil leaves , stems chopped finely 2 leeks , sliced 3 carrots , peeled and diced 3[...]

1/8 cup dry sherry 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium yellow onion (diced) 1 tablespoon garlic , minced 2 tablespoons fresh basil , chopped 2 medium carrots[...]

2 tablespoons olive oil 2 garlic cloves , chopped finely 2 tablespoons basil leaves , stems chopped finely 2 leeks , sliced 3 carrots , peeled and diced 3[...]