CROWD-SIZE MINESTRONE

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Crowd-Size Minestrone image

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
4 cups chicken broth or water
4 cups tomato juice
1 cup dry red wine or water
1 tablespoon dried basil leaves
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 medium head green cabbage, chopped (3 cups)
2 small zucchini, chopped (2 cups)
2 medium carrots, sliced (1 cup)
2 medium stalks celery, chopped (1 cup)
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomato, undrained
2 cans (15 to 16 ounces each) kidney, garbanzo or great northern beans, rinsed and drained
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed to drain
grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oil in 8-quart Dutch oven over medium heat. Cook garlic and onion in oil about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onion is tender.2. Stir in remaining ingredients except cheese. Heat to boiling reduce heat. Cover and simmer 1 hour. Serve with cheese.TO MAKE AHEAD: Tightly cover soup and refrigerate no longer than 48 hours. To reheat, cover and heat to boiling over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Serve with cheese.FOOD for THOUGHT Packed with vegetables and legumes, this is a tasty vegetarian delight. The Food Guide Pyramid recommends a plant-based diet, loaded with fiber, vitamins and minerals, and this soup fills the bill."Soup is healing to the soul as well as the body. Though this recipe looks long, it serves many and keeps a long time in the freezer. Just store in individual containers and heat when ready to serve." -JUDY O.NUTRITION FACTS: High in vitamins A and C, iron, folic acid, magnesium and potassium excellent source of fiber1 Serving: Calories 190 (Calories from fat 35) Fat 4g (Saturated 1g) Cholesterol 0mg Sodium 1310mg Potassium 1080mg Carbohydrate 36g (Dietary Fiber 10g) Protein 13g % DAILY VALUE: Vitamin A 100% Vitamin C 42% Calcium 12% Iron 24% Folic Acid 52% Magnesium 22% DIET EXCHANGES: 2 Starch, 1/2 Very Lean Meat, 1 VegetableHelpful For These Side Effects: (n), (c)From "Betty Crocker's Living with Cancer Cookbook." Text Copyright 2005 General Mills, Inc. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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Sumaiah maiah Nakazibwe
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This soup is amazing! It's so flavorful and hearty, and it's perfect for a cold winter day. I made it for my family last night, and they all loved it. Even my picky eater son ate two bowls! I will definitely be making this soup again and again.


Christabel Asamoah
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! I've been looking for a good minestrone soup recipe for ages, and this one is perfect. The soup is flavorful and hearty, and it's so easy to make. I will definitely be making this soup again and again.


Awobotete Favour
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This soup is delicious! I made it for my family last night, and they all loved it. The soup is hearty and flavorful, and it's perfect for a cold winter day. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Elton Aliu Elton Aliu
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I've made this soup several times now, and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make, and it's always delicious. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand, so it's a great way to clean out my fridge. I also love that it's a healthy and f


Syed Shahbaz
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This soup is amazing! It's so flavorful and hearty, and it's perfect for a cold winter day. I made it for my family last night, and they all loved it. Even my picky eater son ate two bowls! I will definitely be making this soup again and again.


Avery Moore
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! I've been looking for a good minestrone soup recipe for ages, and this one is perfect. The soup is flavorful and hearty, and it's so easy to make. I will definitely be making this soup again and again.


Khurram Azeem
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This soup is delicious! I made it for my family last night, and they all loved it. The soup is hearty and flavorful, and it's perfect for a cold winter day. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Shah Saud
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I've made this soup several times now, and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make, and it's always delicious. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand, so it's a great way to clean out my fridge. I also love that it's a healthy and f


Jessica Chavez
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This soup is amazing! It's so flavorful and hearty, and it's perfect for a cold winter day. I made it for my family last night, and they all loved it. Even my picky eater son ate two bowls! I will definitely be making this soup again and again.


NANZKI OFFICIAL
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! I've been looking for a good minestrone soup recipe for ages, and this one is perfect. The soup is flavorful and hearty, and it's so easy to make. I will definitely be making this soup again and again.


Billy Garrison
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This soup is delicious! I made it for my family last night, and they all loved it. The soup is hearty and flavorful, and it's perfect for a cold winter day. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Sofia Mehreen
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I've made this soup several times now, and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make, and it's always delicious. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand, so it's a great way to clean out my fridge. I also love that it's a healthy and f


M zierullah Khan
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This soup is amazing! It's so flavorful and hearty, and it's perfect for a cold winter day. I made it for my family last night, and they all loved it. Even my picky eater son ate two bowls! I will definitely be making this soup again and again.


Erica Salazar
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! I've been looking for a good minestrone soup recipe for ages, and this one is perfect. The soup is flavorful and hearty, and it's so easy to make. I will definitely be making this soup again and again.


Abdallah Omar
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This soup is delicious! I made it for my family last night, and they all loved it. The soup is hearty and flavorful, and it's perfect for a cold winter day. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Heather-Jean Vandenberg
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I've made this soup several times now, and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make, and it's always delicious. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand, so it's a great way to clean out my fridge. I also love that it's a healthy and f


Ashley Wolford
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This minestrone soup is amazing! It's so flavorful and hearty, and it's perfect for a cold winter day. I made it for my family last night, and they all loved it. Even my picky eater son ate two bowls! I will definitely be making this soup again and a