HEARTY MINESTRONE

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"This is my all-time favorite soup. I love make big batches and freeze some for later. This hearty dish reminds me of spaghetti and sauce in soup form!" -Katie Koziolek of Hartland, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h5m

Yield 2 batches (6 servings each).

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 pound ground pork
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
2 cups tomato juice
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) beef broth
3 medium carrots, chopped
1 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon sugar, optional
1/8 teaspoon pepper
ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS (for each batch):
1/2 cup water
1 cup uncooked ziti or small tube pasta

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, cook the pork, celery and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. , Stir in the tomatoes, beans, tomato juice, tomato sauce, broth, carrots, zucchini, Italian seasoning, salt, sugar if desired and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30-35 minutes or until carrots are tender. , Transfer 6 cups of soup to a freezer container; cool. Freeze for up to 3 months. Add water and pasta to remaining soup; bring to a boil. Cover and cook until pasta is tender. , To use frozen soup: Thaw in the refrigerator; transfer to a large saucepan. Stir in water. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Add pasta; cover and cook until tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 242 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 853mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 15g protein.

Jay Amp ENT
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The soup was a complete disaster. I followed the recipe but it turned out inedible.


my channel
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I followed the recipe exactly but the soup turned out bland. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Abeda Sultana
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The soup was a little too salty for me. I think I'll use less salt next time.


Sdiqa Azma
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The soup was too thick for my liking. I had to add some extra water.


Radha Gupta
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This soup was a little bland for my taste. I had to add some extra salt and pepper.


Grondpad Square
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I'm not a big fan of minestrone soup, but this recipe was really good. I'll definitely be making it again.


Madboi Lifestyle
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This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Gizelle Ramirez
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I love that this soup is healthy and delicious. It's the perfect meal for a busy weeknight.


Mukisa Ibra
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This soup is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Shazad Akber
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I've been making this soup for years and it's always a family favorite.


Adeel Sindhi
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This soup is the perfect way to use up leftover vegetables.


Laona Mullings
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I'm not usually a fan of minestrone soup, but this recipe changed my mind. It was absolutely delicious!


Muhammad Aryan
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about it!


Sabrina Avila
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This soup was a hit with my family. Even my picky kids loved it!


Shaniul Haque Junaid
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The best minestrone soup I've ever had! The broth was flavorful and the vegetables were cooked just right.


Ranjith Kumara
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This soup was easy to make and packed with flavor. I added some extra vegetables, like kale and zucchini, and it was even better.


Yami Yugi
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I've made this minestrone soup countless times and it never disappoints. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.


Mohamed Jelle
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This minestrone soup was an absolute delight! The flavors were incredibly rich and hearty, and the vegetables were cooked to perfection. I especially loved the addition of the pesto, which gave the soup a wonderfully fresh and vibrant flavor.


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