Italian Garden Soup With Cream Recipe

Name: Italian Garden Soup With Cream
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 cup chopped onion; 8 ounces sliced mushrooms; 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped; 1 medium zucchini, diced; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 3 ½ cups chicken broth; 1 ½ cups spaghetti sauce; 18-¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1 (15 1/2 ounce) can navy beans, rinsed and drained; 1 -2 cup half-and-half (to taste); ¼ cup chopped fresh basil; ½ teaspoon salt; grated parmesan cheese (optional)

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
8 ounces sliced mushrooms
1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
1 medium zucchini, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 ½ cups chicken broth
1 ½ cups spaghetti sauce
18-¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 (15 1/2 ounce) can navy beans, rinsed and drained
1 -2 cup half-and-half (to taste)
¼ cup chopped fresh basil
½ teaspoon salt
grated parmesan cheese (optional)

1
Heat Dutch oven over medium-high heat until hot.
2
Add oil and onion.
3
Cook and stir 4 minutes or until translucent.
4
Add mushrooms, pepper, zucchini and garlic.
5
Cook and stir 3 minutes.
6
Add broth, spaghetti sauce and red pepper flakes.
7
Increase heat to high.
8
Bring to a boil.
9
Reduce heat.
10
Cover.
11
Simmer 30 minutes.
12
Add beans, basil and salt.
13
Stir in half-and-half until desired creaminess is reached.
14
Cover.
15
Reduce heat to medium-low.
16
Cook 5 minutes or until heated through.
17
Before serving sprinkle with cheese, if desired.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 1 cup chopped onion, 8 ounces sliced mushrooms, 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped, and more.

Yes, Italian Garden Soup With Cream 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Italian Garden Soup With Cream

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