Minestrone Recipe

Name: Minestrone
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 lb. salt pork or bacon, diced; 1 onion, peeled and coarsely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 1 (15 1/2 oz.) jar extra-thick prepared spaghetti sauce; 6 c. water; 2 envelopes dehydrated beef broth; 1/2 c. sliced carrots; 1/2 c. sliced celery; 1 large zucchini, sliced; 1 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. lemon-pepper seasoning; 1 (1 lb.) can kidney beans; 1/2 c. vermicelli or small shell macaroni; 1 Tbsp. chopped parsley; 2 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

1/4 lb. salt pork or bacon, diced
1 onion, peeled and coarsely chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 (15 1/2 oz.) jar extra-thick prepared spaghetti sauce
6 c. water
2 envelopes dehydrated beef broth
1/2 c. sliced carrots
1/2 c. sliced celery
1 large zucchini, sliced
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. lemon-pepper seasoning
1 (1 lb.) can kidney beans
1/2 c. vermicelli or small shell macaroni
1 Tbsp. chopped parsley
2 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese

1
In a Dutch oven or large, heavy saucepan, saute pork until lightly browned.
2
Stir in onions and garlic.
3
Cook until onion is tender, but not browned.
4
Add spaghetti sauce and next seven ingredients, mixing well.
5
Bring to boil.
6
Reduce heat to medium. Cover and cook one hour.
7
Stir once or twice.
8
Add kidney beans and vermicelli.
9
Simmer 15 minutes longer.
10
Garnish with parsley and grated cheese.
11
Makes 8 servings (219 calories per serving).

256

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 lb. salt pork or bacon, diced, 1 onion, peeled and coarsely chopped, 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped, 1 (15 1/2 oz.) jar extra-thick prepared spaghetti sauce, and more.

Yes, 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.

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