Hearty Minestrone Recipe

Name: Hearty Minestrone
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound ground pork; 1/2 cup chopped celery; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic; 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes; 1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained; 1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained; 2 cups tomato juice; 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) beef broth; 3 medium carrots, chopped; 1 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced; 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning; 1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons salt; 1/2 teaspoon sugar, optional; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 cup water; 1 cup uncooked ziti or small tube pasta

Servings: persons

1 pound ground pork
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
2 cups tomato juice
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) beef broth
3 medium carrots, chopped
1 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon sugar, optional
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup water
1 cup uncooked ziti or small tube pasta

1
In a Dutch oven, cook the pork, celery and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain.
2
Stir in the tomatoes, beans, tomato juice, tomato sauce, broth, carrots, zucchini, Italian seasoning, salt, sugar if desired and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30-35 minutes or until carrots are tender.
3
Transfer 6 cups of soup to a freezer container; cool. Freeze for up to 3 months. Add water and pasta to remaining soup; bring to a boil. Cover and cook until pasta is tender.
4
Thaw in the refrigerator; transfer to a large saucepan. Stir in water. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Add pasta; cover and cook until tender.

924

kcal

Calories

Fat

119

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound ground pork, 1/2 cup chopped celery, 1/2 cup chopped onion, 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic, and more.

Yes, Hearty 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.

Hearty Minestrone

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