Quick Minestrone Recipe

Name: Quick Minestrone
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 slices bacon, cut in thin strips; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 1/4 lb. mushrooms, sliced; 1 clove garlic, minced or pressed; 2 medium carrots, thinly sliced; 1 large (49 oz.) can chicken broth; 1 (1 lb.) can tomatoes; 1 tsp. each: salt and dried basil leaves; 1/4 tsp. each: dried thyme leaves and white pepper; 4 oz. spaghettini or vermicelli; 1/2 lb. snap peas or edible pod peas, ends and strings removed; 1/4 c. chopped parsley; grated Parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

2 slices bacon, cut in thin strips
1 large onion, finely chopped
1/4 lb. mushrooms, sliced
1 clove garlic, minced or pressed
2 medium carrots, thinly sliced
1 large (49 oz.) can chicken broth
1 (1 lb.) can tomatoes
1 tsp. each: salt and dried basil leaves
1/4 tsp. each: dried thyme leaves and white pepper
4 oz. spaghettini or vermicelli
1/2 lb. snap peas or edible pod peas, ends and strings removed
1/4 c. chopped parsley
grated Parmesan cheese

1
In a 5-quart kettle or Dutch oven, cook bacon over medium heat until it begins to brown.
2
Mix in onion, mushrooms, garlic and carrots.
3
Cook, stirring until onion is soft.
4
Add broth, tomatoes (coarsely chopped with liquid), salt, basil, thyme and pepper. Bring to boiling.
5
Cover.
6
Reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes. Bring soup to boiling; add pasta.
7
Bring again to boiling and cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally until nearly tender, about 10 minutes.
8
Add peas and parsley and boil for 2 minutes.
9
Taste; add salt, if needed.
10
Serve with cheese to add to taste.

212

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 slices bacon, cut in thin strips, 1 large onion, finely chopped, 1/4 lb. mushrooms, sliced, 1 clove garlic, minced or pressed, and more.

Yes, Quick 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.

Quick Minestrone

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