Minestrone Soup Recipe

Name: Minestrone Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Soups & Stews
Ingredients: 1/3 c. olive oil; 1 large onion, diced; 2 stalks celery, diced; 6 c. water; 1 1/2 (16 oz.) cans tomatoes; 2 medium zucchini, diced; 1/4 c. margarine; 2 large carrots, diced; 2 medium potatoes, diced; 1/2 small head cabbage, shredded; 1/2 (10 oz.) bag fresh spinach, coarsely shredded; 1 (16 to 20 oz.) can white kidney beans (cannellini); 1 (16 to 20 oz.) can red kidney beans, drained

Servings: persons

1/3 c. olive oil
1 large onion, diced
2 stalks celery, diced
6 c. water
1 1/2 (16 oz.) cans tomatoes
2 medium zucchini, diced
1/4 c. margarine
2 large carrots, diced
2 medium potatoes, diced
1/2 small head cabbage, shredded
1/2 (10 oz.) bag fresh spinach, coarsely shredded
1 (16 to 20 oz.) can white kidney beans (cannellini)
1 (16 to 20 oz.) can red kidney beans, drained

1
In a very large, heavy saucepot, over medium heat, in hot oil and margarine, cook onion, carrots, celery and potatoes until they are lightly browned, about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2
Add water, cabbage, tomatoes with their liquid, spinach and zucchini. Over higher heat, heat to boiling, stirring to break up tomatoes. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer 40 minutes or until all vegetables are very tender, stirring occasionally.
3
Do not overcook.
4
Stir in beans; cook 15 minutes longer or just until soup is thickened.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/3 c. olive oil, 1 large onion, diced, 2 stalks celery, diced, 6 c. water, 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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