Minestrone Soup Recipe
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Contributor: Vicki
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Ingredients: 2 to 3 tbsp. olive oil
1 cup chopped white onions (about 1 medium onion)
1 chopped zucchini or yellow quash
2 to 3 stalks chopped celery
2 cloves minced garlic
4 cans (14.5 oz.) vegetable broth OR 1 box of veg broth
1 can Italian green beans or any type, drained
1 15 oz. can red Kidney Beans, drained
1 15 oz. can great northern beans, drained
1 can diced tomatoes, drained
3 tbsp.(approx.)Tomato paste double concentrated (In tube)
1 to 2 cups fresh carrots
3 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
2 tsp. dried oregano
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. ground black pepper
1 tsp. dried basil
½ tsp. dried thyme
If needed: add some more water or veg broth
2 to 3 cups fresh spinach (bought in bag) cut up
Optional 1/2 cup small macaroni shells or small fideo pasta(dry or cooked)
Garnish/Top with fresh Parmesan
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Directions:In large pot. Heat 2 or 3 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat.
Sautι onion, celery, garlic, and zucchini in the oil for 5 minutes or until onions begin to turn translucent.
Add vegetable broth to pot, plus drained tomatoes, tomato paste, beans drained, carrots and spices.
Bring soup to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer-for 20 minutes.
Add spinach leaves and pasta-STIR. Simmer for an additional 20 minutes. |
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Notes: *Vegetable Broth is better than Chicken Broth-in this recipe
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