Hearty Minestrone Recipe

Name: Hearty Minestrone
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 Tbsp. olive oil; 1 lb. all-purpose potatoes, peeled and diced (about 2 1/2 c.); 3 medium size carrots, peeled and diced (about 1 1/2 c.); 3 medium size ribs celery, diced (about 1 c.); 1 medium size onion, thinly sliced (about 1 c.); 1 medium size red bell pepper, cored, seeded and diced (about 1 c.); 2 cloves garlic, crushed; 3 (10 1/2 oz.) cans low sodium chicken broth; 1 bay leaf; 2 (16 oz.) cans red kidney beans, rinsed and drained; 2 (16 oz.) cans whole tomatoes in puree, chopped; 1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen peas; 2 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese; 1 Tbsp. balsamic or red wine vinegar; 1/4 to 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper; salt to taste

Servings: persons

1 Tbsp. olive oil
1 lb. all-purpose potatoes, peeled and diced (about 2 1/2 c.)
3 medium size carrots, peeled and diced (about 1 1/2 c.)
3 medium size ribs celery, diced (about 1 c.)
1 medium size onion, thinly sliced (about 1 c.)
1 medium size red bell pepper, cored, seeded and diced (about 1 c.)
2 cloves garlic, crushed
3 (10 1/2 oz.) cans low sodium chicken broth
1 bay leaf
2 (16 oz.) cans red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
2 (16 oz.) cans whole tomatoes in puree, chopped
1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen peas
2 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese
1 Tbsp. balsamic or red wine vinegar
1/4 to 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper
salt to taste

1
In a 4-quart saucepan over medium heat, heat oil.
2
Add potatoes, carrots, celery, onion, red bell pepper and garlic; cook, covered, about 10 minutes, until vegetables are almost tender, uncovering to stir occasionally.
3
Stir in chicken broth and bay leaf.
4
Bring to boil.
5
Reduce heat to low; simmer, covered, about 10 minutes.
6
Add kidney beans, tomatoes, peas, grated Parmesan, vinegar, crushed red pepper and salt.
7
Cook about 5 minutes longer, until heated through and flavors are blended. Remove bay leaf before serving.

423

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* 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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 Tbsp. olive oil, 1 lb. all-purpose potatoes, peeled and diced (about 2 1/2 c.), 3 medium size carrots, peeled and diced (about 1 1/2 c.), 3 medium size ribs celery, diced (about 1 c.), 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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