Granny's Minestrone Soup Recipe

Name: Granny's Minestrone Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 quarts vegetable stock; 1 quart water; 1 pound carrots; 3 medium onions; 4 each celery stalks; 3 cups cabbage; 2 medium zucchini; 15 ounces kidney beans, canned; 2 ounces pasta, elbow macaroni; 3 tablespoons garlic cloves minced; 2 tablespoons parsley leaves dried; ⅛ teaspoon black pepper; 3 tablespoons paprika; 2 tablespoons italian seasoning; 32 ounces tomatoes; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 medium leeks

Servings: persons

2 quarts vegetable stock
1 quart water
1 pound carrots
3 medium onions
4 each celery stalks
3 cups cabbage
2 medium zucchini
15 ounces kidney beans, canned
2 ounces pasta, elbow macaroni
3 tablespoons garlic cloves minced
2 tablespoons parsley leaves dried
⅛ teaspoon black pepper
3 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons italian seasoning
32 ounces tomatoes
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium leeks

1
Dice the onions.
2
Cube the carrots.
3
Dice the celery stalks.
4
Clean, split and chop the white portion of the leeks.
5
Wash and cut the zucchini into bite size cubes.
6
Pre-cook the macaroni.
7
Put a large (12 quart pan) on high heat.
8
When hot added the olive oil then the diced onion and garlic.
9
Cook stirring occasionally for about ten minutes.
10
Add the celery, leeks and all the dry seasonings except for the paprika.
11
Stirring regularly cook until the onions are clear and the celery is softening.
12
Add the carrots, vegetable broth and water.
13
Crush the tomatoes before adding.
14
Stirring well add the paprika.
15
Bring mixture to a boil then lower the heat to a good simmer.
16
Add the cabbage and the zucchini.
17
Stir well and cover.
18
Cook for about five hours or more stirring occasionally.
19
Just before serving add the cooked macaroni to heat before serving.

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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 quarts vegetable stock, 1 quart water, 1 pound carrots, 3 medium onions, and more.

Yes, Granny's 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.

Granny's Minestrone Soup

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