Minestrone Recipe

Name: Minestrone
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (2 lb.) beef soup bone; 2 lb. shin beef, cut up; 4 qt. water; 1 1/2 lb. tomatoes, peeled; 1 (15 oz.) can tomato sauce; 2 medium onions, cut up; 1/4 c. chopped parsley; 2 cloves crushed garlic; 2 Tbsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. pepper; 2 tsp. basil leaves, crushed; 2 c. sliced carrots; 2 c. sliced celery; 4 c. uncooked shells or macaroni; 2 pkg. Italian green beans; 10 oz. peas; 1 lb. can red kidney beans

Servings: persons

1 (2 lb.) beef soup bone
2 lb. shin beef, cut up
4 qt. water
1 1/2 lb. tomatoes, peeled
1 (15 oz.) can tomato sauce
2 medium onions, cut up
1/4 c. chopped parsley
2 cloves crushed garlic
2 Tbsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
2 tsp. basil leaves, crushed
2 c. sliced carrots
2 c. sliced celery
4 c. uncooked shells or macaroni
2 pkg. Italian green beans
10 oz. peas
1 lb. can red kidney beans

1
Place soup bone and beef in large pot (8 quart).
2
Add water; bring to boil; skim.
3
Add tomatoes, sauce, onions, parsley, garlic, salt, pepper and basil; bring to boil.
4
Reduce heat and simmer 1 1/2 hours.
5
Add carrots and celery; cover and simmer 1/2 hour. Remove meat and bones; trim fat off meat and discard.
6
Cut meat into pieces and return to soup.
7
Heat to boiling; add uncooked pasta, green beans and peas.
8
Simmer 20 minutes.
9
Stir in kidney beans; heat to boiling.

990

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (2 lb.) beef soup bone, 2 lb. shin beef, cut up, 4 qt. water, 1 1/2 lb. tomatoes, peeled, 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Minestrone

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