Grandma'S Minestrone Recipe

Name: Grandma'S Minestrone
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 cups chopped onions; 5 medium minced garlic cloves; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 stalks sliced celery; 2 medium sliced carrots; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1 medium diced bell pepper; 1 medium sliced zucchini; 1 cup diced eggplant; 3 cups water; 1 (14 ounce) can tomato sauce; 1 (15 1/2 ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed; 1 (15 1/2 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed; 1 cup pasta (shells or bows); 1 (15 ounce) can chopped tomatoes

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups chopped onions
5 medium minced garlic cloves
1 teaspoon salt
2 stalks sliced celery
2 medium sliced carrots
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 medium diced bell pepper
1 medium sliced zucchini
1 cup diced eggplant
3 cups water
1 (14 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (15 1/2 ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 (15 1/2 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup pasta (shells or bows)
1 (15 ounce) can chopped tomatoes

1
Saute the onions and garlic in olive oil for five minutes over medium heat. Use a large soup pot.
2
Add celery, carrots, oregano, basil, and salt and cook for ten minutes.
3
Add bell pepper, zucchini, eggplant, water and tomato sauce. Cover the pot and simmer for 15 minutes.
4
Add beans and simmer for five minutes.
5
Add the pasta and cook until tender (check the pasta package for the time required).
6
Add the tomatoes and heat through.
7
You can sprinkle each bowl with chopped parsley, parmesan cheese, and/or fresh ground black pepper. Enjoy!

611

kcal

Calories

Fat

114

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 cups chopped onions, 5 medium minced garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Grandma'S 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.

Grandma'S Minestrone

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