Minestrone Soup Recipe

Name: Minestrone Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lb. soup bones; 3 lb. meat; 4 qt. water; 1 (28 oz.) can tomatoes in puree or juice; 1 (15 oz.) can tomato sauce; 2 medium onions, quartered; 1/4 c. parsley; 2 Tbsp. salt; 2 tsp. basil; 1/2 tsp. pepper; 2 bay leaves; 1/4 tsp. garlic powder; 2 c. carrots, sliced; 2 c. celery, sliced; 1 (16 to 20 oz.) can red or white kidney beans, undrained; about 2 c. macaroni (shells or elbows)

Servings: persons

2 lb. soup bones
3 lb. meat
4 qt. water
1 (28 oz.) can tomatoes in puree or juice
1 (15 oz.) can tomato sauce
2 medium onions, quartered
1/4 c. parsley
2 Tbsp. salt
2 tsp. basil
1/2 tsp. pepper
2 bay leaves
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
2 c. carrots, sliced
2 c. celery, sliced
1 (16 to 20 oz.) can red or white kidney beans, undrained
about 2 c. macaroni (shells or elbows)

1
Place bones and meat in large pot, add water.
2
Bring to boil, skim surface of liquid if desired.
3
Add tomatoes, tomato sauce, onions, parsley, salt, basil, pepper, garlic powder and bay leaves. Bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer for 1 1/2 hours. Add carrots and celery, cover and simmer 1/2 hour longer or until meat is tender.
4
Remove bones and meat, cut meat into bite size pieces and return meat to soup.
5
Add kidney beans and macaroni. Simmer, covered, 15 to 20 minutes.
6
Serve with cheese on top.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lb. soup bones, 3 lb. meat, 4 qt. water, 1 (28 oz.) can tomatoes in puree or juice, 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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