Best Darn Minestrone Soup Around Recipe

Name: Best Darn Minestrone Soup Around
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 tablespoons butter; 1 1/2 cups chopped onions; 4 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth; 4 (15 ounce) cans mixed vegetables, with liquid; 2 (16 ounce) cans kidney beans, with liquid; 2 (14.5 ounce) cans whole peeled tomatoes, with liquid; 1 (16 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 4 1/4 teaspoons garlic powder; 4 teaspoons dried parsley; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1 cup canned garbanzo beans, drained; 4 cups heavy cream; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese for topping

Servings: persons

8 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 cups chopped onions
4 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth
4 (15 ounce) cans mixed vegetables, with liquid
2 (16 ounce) cans kidney beans, with liquid
2 (14.5 ounce) cans whole peeled tomatoes, with liquid
1 (16 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach
2 tablespoons tomato paste
4 1/4 teaspoons garlic powder
4 teaspoons dried parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup canned garbanzo beans, drained
4 cups heavy cream
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese for topping

1
In a large stock pot over medium heat, stir and cook onions in butter until soft. Add broth, mixed vegetables, kidney beans, tomatoes, spinach, and tomato paste; simmer gently for 1 1/2 hours.
2
Using a slotted spoon, remove about half of the vegetables to a blender or food processor, reserving liquid in stock pot. Puree the vegetables until smooth and return them to stock pot.
3
Stir in garlic powder, parsley, salt, pepper, basil, macaroni, 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese, garbanzo beans, and heavy cream; cook for 1/2 hour, stirring frequently. Pour into bowls and sprinkle with additional Parmesan cheese.

1497

kcal

Calories

121

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 tablespoons butter, 1 1/2 cups chopped onions, 4 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth, 4 (15 ounce) cans mixed vegetables, with liquid, and more.

Yes, Best Darn Minestrone Soup Around falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Best Darn Minestrone Soup Around

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