Fresh Hearty Minestrone Soup Recipe

Name: Fresh Hearty Minestrone Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup dried navy beans; 7 cups beef broth; 1 (16 ounce) can tomatoes; 1 lb stew meat; 1 small onion, chopped; 2 carrots, sliced; 1 cup shredded cabbage; 1 bunch spinach, sliced; 1 tablespoon fresh basil or 3/4 teaspoon dried basil; 1 tablespoon fresh thyme or 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 bay leaf; 2 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 1/2 cups green beans, cut in inch pieces; 1 small zucchini, sliced; 1/2 cup spaghetti, broken into 1 inch pieces; fresh grated parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

3/4 cup dried navy beans
7 cups beef broth
1 (16 ounce) can tomatoes
1 lb stew meat
1 small onion, chopped
2 carrots, sliced
1 cup shredded cabbage
1 bunch spinach, sliced
1 tablespoon fresh basil or 3/4 teaspoon dried basil
1 tablespoon fresh thyme or 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1 bay leaf
2 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 1/2 cups green beans, cut in inch pieces
1 small zucchini, sliced
1/2 cup spaghetti, broken into 1 inch pieces
fresh grated parmesan cheese

1
Bring beans to boil in beef broth.
2
Boil for 2 minutes; then let stand 1 hour.
3
Add all remaining ingredients, except green beans, zucchini and pasta.
4
Cover and simmer until meat and beans are tender, about 1 hour.
5
Add green beans, zucchini and pasta.
6
Cover and simmer until done, about 20 minutes.
7
Remove bay leaf.
8
Ladle into bowls and sprinkle with Parmesan.

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup dried navy beans, 7 cups beef broth, 1 (16 ounce) can tomatoes, 1 lb stew meat, and more.

Yes, Fresh Hearty Minestrone Soup 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.

Fresh Hearty Minestrone Soup

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