HOME-STYLE MINESTRONE

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Minestrone soup is one of life's great pleasures. Serve with thick slices of toasted Italian country bread and enjoy a timeless classic of Italian cooking.

Provided by Progresso

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Progresso®

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 13

¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
6 medium cloves garlic, chopped
2 cups finely chopped yellow onions
1 cup diced celery
1 cup diced carrots
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh rosemary or thyme leaves
1 (15 ounce) can Progresso® cannellini beans, drained
1 ½ cups Progresso® diced tomatoes
4 cups diced green or yellow zucchini
1 cup uncooked tubetti pasta or other small tube pasta
2 (32 ounce) cartons Progresso® reduced sodium chicken broth
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, if desired
½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In 6-quart stockpot, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic; cook and stir until garlic begins to brown. Stir in onions, celery and carrots; cook 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender.
  • Stir in rosemary, beans, tomatoes, zucchini, pasta and broth; heat to boiling. Reduce heat.
  • Cover; simmer about 20 minutes or until pasta is tender. Season with salt and pepper. Serve with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180.1 calories, Carbohydrate 21.2 g, Cholesterol 3.5 mg, Fat 7.3 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 8.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 696.8 mg, Sugar 4.2 g

CastleClips
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This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love it, and they don't even realize they're eating vegetables.


Tendai Tafadzwa Chiro
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I love that this soup is so healthy. It's packed with vegetables and beans, and it's low in fat and calories.


Sarah Burnett
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This soup is so versatile. I've made it with different types of vegetables, beans, and even pasta. It's always delicious.


Mahanoor Shah
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I always have a bunch of odds and ends in my fridge, and this soup is a great way to use them up.


Sanet George
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I've made this soup several times, and it's always a winner. It's so hearty and flavorful, and it's perfect for a cold winter day.


M Shazad
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This soup is so easy to make, and it's so delicious! I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand.


Anya Mksh
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I made this soup for a potluck, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. I'll definitely be making it again.


Hasibul Bin
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This was my first time making minestrone soup, and it turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly, and it was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Reno3 Pro
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I love this soup! It's so hearty and flavorful. I always make a big batch and freeze some for later.


Razane
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This soup was a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra spices and herbs, and it was much better.


Ryan Stlouis
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I've made this minestrone soup several times now, and it's always a hit with my family. 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.


Tamilore Adubi
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This minestrone soup was delightful! The combination of vegetables and beans was perfect, and the broth was flavorful and satisfying. I especially liked the addition of the pesto, which gave the soup a nice depth of flavor.