Blue Cheese Minestrone -

2 1/2 qt Water

1 c Dried cranberry or kidney be

2 lb Smoked meaty ham hocks, cut 3 Large carrots, sliced crossw

1 Large onion, chopped

1/2 c Chopped fresh parsley

1 Clove garlic, minced or mash

1 ts Dry mustard

4 oz Uncooked lasagne, broken

1 oz Bleu cheese, crumbled

1/2 lb Cabbage, finely shredded

4 hours. Chill bones and broth and remove fat from surface. Add beans and ham hocks, heat to boiling, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 2 hrs. more. Chill and remove fat from surface; remove meat from bones; return meat to soup. Add carrots, onions, parsley, garlic, mustard, lasagne, and bleu cheese. Cover and simmer

2 hours more. Add cabbage; cook

5 mins. or until tender. Taste; add sat if necessary. Makes

8 servings. It sounds good to me. Let me know if anyone tries it. Gert Henningsen drkd

30 p.m.