HOMESTYLE MINESTRONE SOUP
This soup is so hearty and filling, but very healthy and low cal! We gobbled this up in two days! I chose not to add any pasta-the potatoes giving enough starch for me. If I decided to add 1 1/2 cups small pasta, i think i would cook it half-way, then add it at last 10 minutes and possibly add another 1/4 cup of water. This can also be made vegetarian by omitting the ground chuck. Enjoy!!!
Provided by Cindy1
Categories Beans
Time 50m
Yield 15-20 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 24
Steps:
- Browning ground chuck and seasonings in a medium-large frying pan, drain and set aside.
- Simmer the kidney beans in a small sauce pan (The beans will crack open in about 20 minutes).
- Chop, then saute the fresh vegetables in the olive oil, using a large stew pot, covered (about an 8 qt pot would be perfect).
- When the onions and celery are somewhat clear, add the water, potatoes, and seasonings to the stew pot.
- Cook on high heat til it comes to a boil, then turn the heat down to medium, cover and slowly boil for 8 minutes, or until the carrots are done.
- Add the cabbage and let it cook, covered, for another 5-8 minutes, or until the potatoes seem to be half-cooked.
- Add the ground chuck, kidney beans, and the remaining ingredients, bring to bubbling, then simmer for 10-15 minutes more, or until potatoes are done.
- Don't allow the potatoes to cook too much or they will just fall apart.
- Serve steaming hot with crackers& crusty buttered bread.
- Sprinkle some parmesean cheese ontop, if you want.
- For all you vegetarians, simply omit the ground chuck, cut down 1- 1/2 cups of water and I think it would taste great!
- I hope you all enjoy my soup!
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Sarmad Ghafoor
sg@gmail.comThis is my go-to minestrone soup recipe. It's always a hit with my friends and family.
Melanin Queen
q.m24@yahoo.comI'm new to cooking and this recipe was easy to follow. The soup turned out great and my family loved it.
Any J6
any@yahoo.comThis soup is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love serving it with a side of crusty bread.
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memes.fmemes34@yahoo.comThis soup is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I always have a container of it in my fridge, and it's perfect for a quick and easy meal.
Amjad King
king@gmail.comI was disappointed with this soup. The broth was too thick and the vegetables were mushy.
Chief Jr
jr@hotmail.co.ukI thought this soup was just okay. The broth was a little bland for my taste, and the vegetables were a bit overcooked.
Nahom binyam
binyam_nahom@gmail.comI've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.
Hya Noor
noor-h@hotmail.co.ukThis was a great recipe! I made it for my family and they loved it. The soup was flavorful and the vegetables were cooked perfectly.
Md.Ramjan Bauphal
m-b@aol.comI love this soup! It's so hearty and flavorful, and it's perfect for a cold winter day.
Leyla
leyla@gmail.comThis soup was easy to make and packed with flavor. I used fresh vegetables from my garden, and the soup was even better the next day.
kaylen freeman
f_k83@gmail.comI'm not typically a fan of minestrone soup, but this recipe changed my mind. The broth was light and flavorful, and the vegetables were perfectly cooked. I loved the addition of the pesto, which added a nice pop of flavor.
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youtubekanxa123_kanxa123@hotmail.co.ukThis minestrone soup was a delight! The flavors were rich and complex, with each ingredient adding its own unique touch. The vegetables were tender and flavorful, and the broth was incredibly flavorful.