MINESTRONE Recipe

Name: MINESTRONE
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 20 oz V-8 juice; 1 can 10.5 oz. beef consomme'; 3 1/4 cup water; 1 tsp sea salt; 1/2 tsp course black pepper; 1 tbsp italian seasoning; 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper; 1 tsp minced garlic; 2 can 15 oz. kidney beans; 1 can 15 oz. green beans; 1 can 15 oz. stewed tomatoes; 2 small sliced zucchini; 1 cup thinly sliced carrots; 1/2 cup thinly sliced celery; 1 cup shredded cabbage; 1/2 cup diced onion; 1 1/2 cup small shell pasta; 1 lb ground pork sausage

Servings: persons

20 oz V-8 juice
1 can 10.5 oz. beef consomme'
3 1/4 cup water
1 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp course black pepper
1 tbsp italian seasoning
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper
1 tsp minced garlic
2 can 15 oz. kidney beans
1 can 15 oz. green beans
1 can 15 oz. stewed tomatoes
2 small sliced zucchini
1 cup thinly sliced carrots
1/2 cup thinly sliced celery
1 cup shredded cabbage
1/2 cup diced onion
1 1/2 cup small shell pasta
1 lb ground pork sausage

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["Using a LARGE crockpot, place every thing BUT the uncooked pasta in the crockpot in the order of listed ingredients.", "After everything but the pasta is in the crockpot, cook for 4 hours on crockpot ""high"" setting.", "Prepare water in a sauce pan for boiling pasta.", "Add a tablespoon of olive oil and a pinch os salt to the water.", "When water comes to a boil, drop pasta in and boil for 1 minute less than the ""al dente"" instructions on the package.", "When pasta is done, rinse thoroughly through a strainer with COLD water and set it aside.", "When soup has cooked for the 4 hours, add the cooked pasta quickly, and cook on crockpot high setting for another 1/2 hour.", "At the end of cooking time, keep soup on crockpot ""warm"" setting until ready to serve.", "(Serve immediately when possible.)", "Serve with garlic chessy bread."]

1234

kcal

Calories

Fat

135

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 20 oz V-8 juice, 1 can 10.5 oz. beef consomme', 3 1/4 cup water, 1 tsp sea salt, 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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