2) 1 lg onion, chopped
3) 2 cloves garlic, cr
4) 4 stalks celery, sl
5) 3 carrots, sl
6) 2 fennel bulbs, chopped (optional)
7) 4 c spinach leaves, stems removed
8) 1 t dried basil and oregano to taste
9) 1 bay leaf
10) 1/2 c white wine (optional)
11) 1 box chicken stock or 2 T bouillon
12) 8 c water
13) salt & pepper
14) grated parmesan
15) cooked pasta like small round balls
16) cooked meatballs
Prepare 15) & 16) ahead of time.
Saute 1) to 6)
Add 7) to 13) & 16)
Simmer low.
Serve adding pasta and cheese to bowl.
Hints - add 1 or 2 chunks of parmesan cheese or parmesan rinds while simmering.
