Little Italy Minestrone Soup

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   In a large stock pot, melt butter over low heat. Add onion, carrot,.

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   celery and oregano. Cook, covered, until vegetables are soft but not.

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   browned, about 20 minutes.

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   Add flour and stir to form a paste. Add garlic, chicken stock, marinara.

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   sauce, potato and tomatoes. Raise heat and bring mixture to a boil.

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   Add zucchini, yellow squash, chick-peas, salt and pepper. Reduce heat.

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   to medium-low and simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes.

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   Stir in romaine, basil and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Remove from heat and.

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   let cool to room temperature. Refrigerate for 12 to 24 hours.

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    Reheat soup over medium-low heat. Meanwhile, cook pasta according to.

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    package directions.

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    Divide pasta among individual serving bowls and ladle hot soup over pasta.

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    Serve with Parmesan cheese.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.