Mom's Minestrone Recipe Recipe

Name: Mom's Minestrone Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 oxtails, cut; 1 pkg. frzn pesto (fresh even better); 1 bunch fresh parsley, finely minced; 2 med. onions, finely cut; 4 stalks celery, finely cut; 1 pkg. frzn green beans or possibly 1/2 pound fresh, cut in sm. pcs; 4 med. fresh zucchini; 3 lg. carrots, cut in sm. pcs; 1 lg. can refried beans; 1 lg. can kidney beans; 5 or possibly 6 cloves garlic, chopped; Parmesan cheese; Salt & pepper to taste; 2 Packages frzn Swiss chard or possibly 1 bunch fresh, cut in sm. pcs; 1 med. head cabbage, cut in sm. pcs; 1 bunch fresh broccoli or possibly 1 pkg. frzn; 1 pkg. frzn brussel sprouts or possibly 1/2 pound fresh; 1 1/2 c. macaroni (shells, sm. with holes, etc.); 2 to 3 cans stewed tomatoes, cut tomatoes in sm. pcs

Servings: persons

2 oxtails, cut
1 pkg. frzn pesto (fresh even better)
1 bunch fresh parsley, finely minced
2 med. onions, finely cut
4 stalks celery, finely cut
1 pkg. frzn green beans or possibly 1/2 pound fresh, cut in sm. pcs
4 med. fresh zucchini
3 lg. carrots, cut in sm. pcs
1 lg. can refried beans
1 lg. can kidney beans
5 or possibly 6 cloves garlic, chopped
Parmesan cheese
Salt & pepper to taste
2 Packages frzn Swiss chard or possibly 1 bunch fresh, cut in sm. pcs
1 med. head cabbage, cut in sm. pcs
1 bunch fresh broccoli or possibly 1 pkg. frzn
1 pkg. frzn brussel sprouts or possibly 1/2 pound fresh
1 1/2 c. macaroni (shells, sm. with holes, etc.)
2 to 3 cans stewed tomatoes, cut tomatoes in sm. pcs

1
In heavy, large size pot bring oxtail to boil turning burner down to simmer with lid on pot and cook till about 2/3 done.
2
(Approximately 1 to 1 1/2 hrs.)
3
Add in all vegetables, kidney beans, stewed tomatoes and macaroni, adding refried beans last, spooning small amounts at a time into soup, stirring well each time.
4
(Refried beans have a tendency to lump, adhere to the bottom of the pot and burning...thus ruining taste of soup.
5
Stir well often till vegetables and macaroni are done.
6
When serving, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

376

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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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 oxtails, cut, 1 pkg. frzn pesto (fresh even better), 1 bunch fresh parsley, finely minced, 2 med. onions, finely cut, and more.

Yes, Mom's Minestrone Recipe 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.

Mom's Minestrone Recipe

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