Italian Minestrone Recipe

Name: Italian Minestrone
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon Crisco(R) Pure Vegetable Oil OR Crisco(R) Pure Olive Oil; 2 ribs celery, chopped; 1 small onion, chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 cups chopped cabbage; 1 large carrot, chopped; 1 (14 oz.) can chopped tomatoes, with juice; 1 (11.5 oz.) can tomato juice; 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth; 1 (19 oz.) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained; 1 (15.5 oz.) can red kidney beans, rinsed and drained; 1 (15 oz.) can garbanzo beans (chick peas), rinsed and drained; 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1/2 cup uncooked small elbow macaroni, cooked and drained; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese plus more for serving; Salt and pepper to taste

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon Crisco(R) Pure Vegetable Oil OR Crisco(R) Pure Olive Oil
2 ribs celery, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups chopped cabbage
1 large carrot, chopped
1 (14 oz.) can chopped tomatoes, with juice
1 (11.5 oz.) can tomato juice
4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
1 (19 oz.) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15.5 oz.) can red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 oz.) can garbanzo beans (chick peas), rinsed and drained
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 cup uncooked small elbow macaroni, cooked and drained
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese plus more for serving
Salt and pepper to taste

1
HEAT oil in large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add celery, onion and garlic. Cook and stir until crisp-tender.
2
ADD cabbage and carrots. Cook and stir until crisp-tender. Stir in tomatoes with juice, tomato juice and broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low.
3
MIX in the three kinds of beans, parsley, oregano and basil. Simmer 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender and flavors have blended.
4
STIR in cooked pasta and Parmesan cheese just before serving. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve with grated Parmesan cheese on the side.

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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 tablespoon Crisco(R) Pure Vegetable Oil OR Crisco(R) Pure Olive Oil, 2 ribs celery, chopped, 1 small onion, chopped, 3 cloves garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Italian 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.

Italian Minestrone

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