Hearty Minestrone Recipe

Name: Hearty Minestrone
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 carrots, cut up; 3 stalks celery, cut up; 2 medium onions, cut up; 2 potatoes, cut up; 1 small zucchini, cut up; 1/4 c. string beans, cut up; 1 c. raw cabbage or spinach, cut up; 2 cloves garlic, cut up; 1/3 c. olive oil; 3 Tbsp. margarine; 4 c. beef broth; 2 1/2 c. water; 1 large can white or red beans; 1 can plum tomatoes (28 oz. size); 1/2 tsp. basil; 1/4 tsp. rosemary; 1 bay leaf; salt and pepper to taste

Servings: persons

3 carrots, cut up
3 stalks celery, cut up
2 medium onions, cut up
2 potatoes, cut up
1 small zucchini, cut up
1/4 c. string beans, cut up
1 c. raw cabbage or spinach, cut up
2 cloves garlic, cut up
1/3 c. olive oil
3 Tbsp. margarine
4 c. beef broth
2 1/2 c. water
1 large can white or red beans
1 can plum tomatoes (28 oz. size)
1/2 tsp. basil
1/4 tsp. rosemary
1 bay leaf
salt and pepper to taste

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In large
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soup
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pot
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saute onions and garlic in oil and margarine.
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Stir
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in
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carrots, potatoes and celery.
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Add green beans, zucchini
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and
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cabbage.
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Cook
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until
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onions turn soft. Add broth, water
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and tomatoes (that you cut up) with juice to pot. Stir
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in seasonings.
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Simmer uncovered for 2 hours.
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Add beans and cook 30 minutes longer.
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If small pasta is desired, add to soup at last 20 minutes and cook until tender.

376

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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: 3 carrots, cut up, 3 stalks celery, cut up, 2 medium onions, cut up, 2 potatoes, cut up, 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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