Minestrone Soup Recipe

Name: Minestrone Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 medium onion, chopped (about 1 1/4 cups); 3 tablespoons minced fresh or 1 tablespoon dried parsley; 1 large garlic clove, minced; 3 (14.5-ounce) cans fat-free, lower-sodium chicken broth; 1 (16-ounce) can pinto beans, undrained; 4 medium tomatoes, peeled and coarsely chopped (about 4 cups); 2 medium celery stalks, sliced (about 1 cup); 2 medium carrots, sliced (about 1 cup); 1 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise and sliced (about 2 cups); 1/2 cup uncooked elbow macaroni; 2 teaspoons dried basil, crushed; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning; 1/8 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper; 5 cups packed coarsely chopped stemmed kale leaves; Freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped (about 1 1/4 cups)
3 tablespoons minced fresh or 1 tablespoon dried parsley
1 large garlic clove, minced
3 (14.5-ounce) cans fat-free, lower-sodium chicken broth
1 (16-ounce) can pinto beans, undrained
4 medium tomatoes, peeled and coarsely chopped (about 4 cups)
2 medium celery stalks, sliced (about 1 cup)
2 medium carrots, sliced (about 1 cup)
1 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise and sliced (about 2 cups)
1/2 cup uncooked elbow macaroni
2 teaspoons dried basil, crushed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
1/8 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
5 cups packed coarsely chopped stemmed kale leaves
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese

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["Remove lid from a 6-quart Instant Pot(R). Press [Saute]. Use [Adjust] to select ""Normal"" mode. When the word ""Hot"" appears, swirl in oil. Add onion. Cook, stirring frequently, 5 minutes or until onion is tender but not brown. Add parsley and garlic. Cook, stirring constantly, 30 seconds. Immediately add chicken broth and beans.", "Stir in tomato and next 8 ingredients (through crushed red pepper). Turn cooker off. Close and lock the lid of the Instant Pot(R). Turn the steam release handle to ""Sealing"" position. Press [Manual]; select ""High Pressure,"" and use [-] or [+] to choose 6 minutes pressure cooking time. When time is up, turn cooker off. Open the cooker using Quick Pressure Release (page 4). Press [Saute]. Use [Adjust] to select ""More"" mode.", "Add kale, stirring frequently, 2 to 3 minutes or until soup just comes to a boil and kale wilts. Turn cooker off.", "Ladle soup into bowls; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.", "For ease in preparing kale, fold the leaves in half lengthwise. Cut out the ribs, and roll up several leaves together. Cut leaf roll in half lengthwise and then crosswise into 1-inch pieces. Rinse in 3 washings of cold water, draining between washings, and finish with a whirl in a salad spinner to remove sandy grit."]

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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: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 medium onion, chopped (about 1 1/4 cups), 3 tablespoons minced fresh or 1 tablespoon dried parsley, 1 large garlic clove, minced, 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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