MINESTRONE
      4 beef bouillon cubes, or 4 tsp. bouillon granules
      1/2 C dried onion, chopped
      1/2 tsp. dried garlic, minced
      1/2 C dried navy beans
      1/2 tsp. dried oregano
      2 bay leaves
      6 peppercorns
      1 C dried tomatoes, sliced or chopped
      1 C dried celery slices
      1 C dried carrot slices
      2 C dried green beans
      2 T dried green pepper
      1 tsp. salt
   Combine ingredients and store in tightly covered container. TO USE: add to 4 quarts boiling water and simmer over low heat 2 to 3 hours, until beans are tender. Remove bay leaves and peppercorns before serving. Serves 8 to 10.

JUNE