Old Fashioned Minestrone Recipe

Name: Old Fashioned Minestrone
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 lb. green beans, cut in 1-inch pieces; 5 oz. bag spinach, shredded; 16 to 20 oz. red kidney beans, drained; 1 large onion, diced; 2 stalks celery, diced; 28 oz. tomatoes; 4 beef bouillon cubes; grated Parmesan cheese; 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced; 1/2 small head cabbage, shredded; 16 to 20 oz. white kidney beans, drained; 1/4 c. salad oil; 2 large carrots, diced; 8 c. water; 2 medium zucchini, diced; 1 tsp. salt

Servings: persons

1/2 lb. green beans, cut in 1-inch pieces
5 oz. bag spinach, shredded
16 to 20 oz. red kidney beans, drained
1 large onion, diced
2 stalks celery, diced
28 oz. tomatoes
4 beef bouillon cubes
grated Parmesan cheese
2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
1/2 small head cabbage, shredded
16 to 20 oz. white kidney beans, drained
1/4 c. salad oil
2 large carrots, diced
8 c. water
2 medium zucchini, diced
1 tsp. salt

1
In an 8-quart Dutch oven over medium heat, in hot salad oil, cook onions, carrots, celery, potatoes, and green beans about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2
Add water, cabbage, spinach, tomatoes (cut up) and liquid, zucchini, bouillon and salt.
3
Stir well and bring just to a boil.
4
Reduce heat to low.
5
Cover; simmer 1 to 1 1/2 hours or until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally.
6
Stir in white and red kidney beans; cook 15 minutes longer or until soup is slightly thickened.
7
Parmesan cheese can be sprinkled on individual servings.

1536

kcal

Calories

Fat

214

Carbs

105

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: 1/2 lb. green beans, cut in 1-inch pieces, 5 oz. bag spinach, shredded, 16 to 20 oz. red kidney beans, drained, 1 large onion, diced, and more.

Yes, Old Fashioned Minestrone 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.

Old Fashioned Minestrone

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