Freezer Quick Chunky Minestrone Recipe

Name: Freezer Quick Chunky Minestrone
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 slices bacon, diced; 2 celery ribs, sliced; 1 onion, chopped; 1 carrot, sliced; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 (19 ounce) can tomatoes, 540 ml; 4 cups chicken stock; ¼ teaspoon crumbled dried sage; ¼ teaspoon thyme; 1 (19 ounce) can chickpeas (540 mL) or 1 (19 ounce) can white kidney beans (540 mL) or 1 (19 ounce) can romano beans, rinsed and drained (540 mL); 4 ounces cut fresh green beans or 4 ounces frozen green beans; 1 cup macaroni or 1 cup any small shell pasta; salt and pepper; ¼ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

4 slices bacon, diced
2 celery ribs, sliced
1 onion, chopped
1 carrot, sliced
1 garlic clove, minced
1 (19 ounce) can tomatoes, 540 ml
4 cups chicken stock
¼ teaspoon crumbled dried sage
¼ teaspoon thyme
1 (19 ounce) can chickpeas (540 mL) or 1 (19 ounce) can white kidney beans (540 mL) or 1 (19 ounce) can romano beans, rinsed and drained (540 mL)
4 ounces cut fresh green beans or 4 ounces frozen green beans
1 cup macaroni or 1 cup any small shell pasta
salt and pepper
¼ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

1
In a large saucepan, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp; remove with a slotted spoon and set aside to drain on paper towels.
2
Pour off all but 1 tablespoons drippings from the pan.
3
Add celery, onion, carrot and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes.
4
Add tomatoes, breaking up with the back of a spoon.
5
Add chicken stock, sage and thyme; bring to a boil.
6
Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
7
Add chickpeas, green beans, chicken and macaroni; cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until the macaroni is tender but firm.
8
Return cooked bacon to the pan.
9
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
10
If freezing soup, see to freeze section below; otherwise proceed with Step 4.
11
Serve sprinkled with Parmesan cheese.
12
TO FREEZE: Let soup cool.
13
Ladle into freezer containers, leaving headspace.
14
Seal, label and date.
15
Freeze for up to 3 months.
16
TO SERVE: Thaw soup in microwave or in refrigerator overnight.
17
Heat in a saucepan until hot.
18
Proceed with Step 4, above.
19
Quick Chicken.

919

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

101

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 slices bacon, diced, 2 celery ribs, sliced, 1 onion, chopped, 1 carrot, sliced, and more.

Yes, Freezer Quick Chunky 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.

Freezer Quick Chunky Minestrone

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