Contest-Winning Easy Minestrone Recipe

Name: Contest-Winning Easy Minestrone
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 large carrots, diced; 2 celery ribs, chopped; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 tablespoon butter; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth; 2 cans (8 ounces each) no-salt-added tomato sauce; 1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained; 1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas, rinsed and drained; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained; 1-1/2 cups shredded cabbage; 1 tablespoon dried basil; 1-1/2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1 cup uncooked whole wheat elbow macaroni; 11 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

2 large carrots, diced
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 cans (8 ounces each) no-salt-added tomato sauce
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1-1/2 cups shredded cabbage
1 tablespoon dried basil
1-1/2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 cup uncooked whole wheat elbow macaroni
11 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese

1
In a large saucepan, saute the carrots, celery and onion in oil and butter until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer.
2
Stir in the broth, tomato sauce, beans, chickpeas, tomatoes, cabbage, basil, parsley, oregano and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Add macaroni; cook, uncovered, 6-8 minutes or until macaroni and vegetables are tender.
3
Ladle soup into bowls. Sprinkle with cheese.
4
Before adding cheese, freeze cooled soup in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little broth or water if necessary.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: 2 large carrots, diced, 2 celery ribs, chopped, 1 medium onion, chopped, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and more.

Yes, Contest-Winning Easy Minestrone 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.

Contest-Winning Easy Minestrone

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