Mmm Minestrone Soup Recipe

Name: Mmm Minestrone Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 (796 ml) cans whole tomatoes; 1 (156 ml) can tomato paste; 1600 ml water (2 tomato cans full); 2 carrots, peeled, and sliced; 3 potatoes (skin on for extra nutrients!); 1 medium sized onion, chopped; 1 medium sized zucchini, sliced; 15 -20 green beans, cut in bite sized pieces; 1 -3 large white mushroom, sliced; 2 tablespoons minced garlic; 1 teaspoon oregano; 1 teaspoon basil; ½ teaspoon thyme; ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; ½ cup brown rice (whichever you prefer) or ½ cup pearl barley (whichever you prefer) or ½ cup piece pasta (whichever you prefer); 2 bay leaves

Servings: persons

2 (796 ml) cans whole tomatoes
1 (156 ml) can tomato paste
1600 ml water (2 tomato cans full)
2 carrots, peeled, and sliced
3 potatoes (skin on for extra nutrients!)
1 medium sized onion, chopped
1 medium sized zucchini, sliced
15 -20 green beans, cut in bite sized pieces
1 -3 large white mushroom, sliced
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon basil
½ teaspoon thyme
½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
½ cup brown rice (whichever you prefer) or ½ cup pearl barley (whichever you prefer) or ½ cup piece pasta (whichever you prefer)
2 bay leaves

1
In a LARGE suacepan, start with the cans of tomatoes, crush them up or squish them in your hands, then add the water and tomato paste.
2
Add all the other ingredients except the rice, barley or pasta.
3
Simmer for several hours until all of the veggies are soft.
4
Add the rice, barley or pasta during the last hour or so.
5
Makes enough for freezing and is always better then next day when the spices have really infused the veggies!
6
Serve with a sprinkle of low fat parmesan cheese and a whole wheat bun, and you've got a rich, hearty (and heart healthy) dinner!

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 (796 ml) cans whole tomatoes, 1 (156 ml) can tomato paste, 1600 ml water (2 tomato cans full), 2 carrots, peeled, and sliced, and more.

Yes, Mmm 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.

Mmm Minestrone Soup

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