Quick Minestrone Recipe

Name: Quick Minestrone
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¼ cup butter (1/2 stick); 1 (10 ounce) package frozen peas, thawed; 1 cup diced carrot (3 medium); 1 cup diced celery (2 stalks with leaves); 1 cup diced onion (2 medium); 1 tablespoon parsley flakes; 1 teaspoon basil; 1 (28 ounce) can Italian tomatoes (sliced or diced); 3 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth; 1 cup shredded cabbage; 12 lb fresh zucchini, sliced; 1 (16 ounce) can dark red kidney beans; 1 (16 ounce) can garbanzo beans; ¾ cup ditalini or ¾ cup tubetti or ¾ cup spaghetti

Servings: persons

¼ cup butter (1/2 stick)
1 (10 ounce) package frozen peas, thawed
1 cup diced carrot (3 medium)
1 cup diced celery (2 stalks with leaves)
1 cup diced onion (2 medium)
1 tablespoon parsley flakes
1 teaspoon basil
1 (28 ounce) can Italian tomatoes (sliced or diced)
3 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth
1 cup shredded cabbage
12 lb fresh zucchini, sliced
1 (16 ounce) can dark red kidney beans
1 (16 ounce) can garbanzo beans
¾ cup ditalini or ¾ cup tubetti or ¾ cup spaghetti

1
Thaw peas.
2
Prep vegetables.
3
In large Dutch oven, over medium heat, melt butter.
4
Saute peas, carrots, celery, onions, parsley and basil for 10 minutes.
5
Stir in tomatoes, broth, cabbage, zucchini, kidney beans, and garbanzo beans.
6
Heat to boiling over high heat.
7
Add pasta.
8
Cook 20 minutes over medium heat.
9
Salt to taste.

605

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* 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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ¼ cup butter (1/2 stick), 1 (10 ounce) package frozen peas, thawed, 1 cup diced carrot (3 medium), 1 cup diced celery (2 stalks with leaves), 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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