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Minestrone Soup Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1 lb. fresh zucchini, diced
½ C olive oil
3 T butter
1 C chopped onion
1 C chopped celery
2 C peeled, diced potatoes
¼ lb green beans
1 can cannellini beans
2 C beef broth
4 C water
1 can Italian canned tomatoes, undrained
Salt and pepper to taste
Grated Parmesan on individual bowls.
Directions:
Directions:
1. Soak zucchini in cold water for 20 minutes. Pour off water.
2. In a large stockpot, melt butter, add oil, onions, celery and saute.
3. Add carrots, potatoes, and snapped green beans. Continue to cook for 5 min. Add zucchini and cook another 5 min.
4. Add the broth and water, tomatoes and salt. Bring to a boil.
5. Cover the pot, lower the heat and simmer for 2 ½ hours.
6. Add the cannellini beans and cook for 30 more minutes.
7. The consistency should be fairly dense. If too thick you may add more broth. Remove from heat.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
6-8
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
3 1/2 hours

 

 

 

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