Minestrone Soup Recipe

Name: Minestrone Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 c. safflower or other oil; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1/4 tsp. garlic powder; 1 c. each: carrots and celery; 1 (28 oz.) can tomatoes with juice; 2 to 4 tsp. salt (to your taste); 1/4 tsp. white pepper; 1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper; 4 c. water; 1/2 c. whole wheat macaroni (uncooked); 1 c. fresh green beans, cut, or can use frozen; 2 medium zucchini, sliced; 2 c. washed fresh spinach leaves, stems discarded; 2 (15 oz.) cans navy or other beans; Parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

1/4 c. safflower or other oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1 c. each: carrots and celery
1 (28 oz.) can tomatoes with juice
2 to 4 tsp. salt (to your taste)
1/4 tsp. white pepper
1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper
4 c. water
1/2 c. whole wheat macaroni (uncooked)
1 c. fresh green beans, cut, or can use frozen
2 medium zucchini, sliced
2 c. washed fresh spinach leaves, stems discarded
2 (15 oz.) cans navy or other beans
Parmesan cheese

1
Saute onion in safflower oil.
2
Add garlic.
3
Add carrots, celery, tomatoes, salt, white and cayenne peppers and 4 cups water.
4
Bring to a boil, then simmer for 40 minutes.
5
Add green beans, macaroni, zucchini, spinach and navy beans.
6
Bring to a boil, then simmer for 30 minutes more.
7
Serve topped with a generous sprinkling of Parmesan cheese.
8
Yields 2 1/2 quarts soup.

287

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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 c. safflower or other oil, 1 medium onion, chopped, 1/4 tsp. garlic powder, 1 c. each: carrots and celery, and more.

Yes, Minestrone Soup 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.

Minestrone Soup

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