Main Dish Minestrone Recipe

Name: Main Dish Minestrone
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 medium onions, diced; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 3 large carrots, sliced; 2 celery ribs, sliced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 12 lbs cabbage, coarsely sliced (approx weight); 16 ounces diced tomatoes; ⅓ cup rice, uncooked; 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce; ¼ teaspoon dried oregano; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; 4 potatoes, peeled and cut into bite-sized pieces; 8 cups beef broth; 1 large zucchini, cut into bite-sized pieces; 3 (10 ounce) cans kidney beans, drained and rinsed; 10 ounces spinach

Servings: persons

2 medium onions, diced
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 large carrots, sliced
2 celery ribs, sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 12 lbs cabbage, coarsely sliced (approx weight)
16 ounces diced tomatoes
⅓ cup rice, uncooked
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon black pepper
4 potatoes, peeled and cut into bite-sized pieces
8 cups beef broth
1 large zucchini, cut into bite-sized pieces
3 (10 ounce) cans kidney beans, drained and rinsed
10 ounces spinach

1
In dutch oven, over med-hi heat, cook carrots, celery, onions , garlic and cabbage in olive oil until browned (20 min), stirring frequently.
2
Add tomato with liquid, rice, Worcestershire sauce, oregano, pepper, potato, beef broth and zucchini.
3
Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally.
4
Reduce heat to low and simmer 30 minutes or until veggies and rice are cooked.
5
Add beans and spinach.
6
Cook over medium heat until spinach is cooked and beans are heated through.
7
Soup becomes thick upon standing but once heated will return to original consistency.
8
Serve with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.

496

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 medium onions, diced, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 3 large carrots, sliced, 2 celery ribs, sliced, and more.

Yes, Main Dish 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Main Dish Minestrone

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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