KEN'S MINESTRONE SOUP

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My husband and I love the minestrone soup at restaurants, so he came home and started experimenting. This is the delicious soup that he came up with.

Provided by puckjam77

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Minestrone

Yield 7

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 onion, thinly sliced
2 large carrots, diced
1 (29 ounce) can Italian-style stewed tomatoes
1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans
1 (15 ounce) can green beans, drained
1 small zucchini, sliced
¼ teaspoon dried parsley
1 pinch dried basil
1 pinch dried oregano
1 pinch Italian seasoning
2 bay leaves
2 tablespoons vegetarian chicken flavor seasoning
1 pinch cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • In a large 4 to 5 quart saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Mix in garlic, onion and carrots. Saute the vegetables until just tender; approximately 5 minutes.
  • Add tomatoes with juice, cannellini beans, and kidney beans to the saucepan. Fill each can with water, and add the water to the saucepan. Mix in green beans and zucchini. Sprinkle parsley, basil, oregano, Italian seasoning, bay leaves, chicken-style seasoning, and cayenne pepper into the soup; stir well. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer. Cover, and let simmer 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 225 calories, Carbohydrate 37.1 g, Fat 4.4 g, Fiber 10.1 g, Protein 10.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 792.7 mg, Sugar 9.8 g

Malik Khanzada
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This soup is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I'll definitely be making it again.


Ghayoor Shah
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover pasta. I always have some leftover pasta in my fridge, so this soup is a lifesaver.


Deepak Rawal
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I love that this soup is so versatile. You can add or remove vegetables depending on what you have on hand.


Nasaka Florence
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's so warm and comforting.


Jamaal Saha
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I made this soup for a party and it was a big hit. Everyone wanted the recipe.


Beatrice Nkhata
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This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love it!


Phenomenal Voice
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I wasn't sure about the pesto at first, but it really adds a nice touch to the soup. I'll definitely be making this soup again.


Christie
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This is the best minestrone soup I've ever had. The broth is so flavorful and the vegetables are cooked to perfection.


josephine akinyi
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a winner. It's a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


Oswaldo Lara
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This minestrone soup is so easy to make and it's absolutely delicious. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand.


Ahmad araji - أحمد عراجي
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! The soup was flavorful and filling, and the vegetables were cooked just right.


Daoud Roman
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This minestrone soup was a hit with my family! The flavors were rich and hearty, and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I especially loved the addition of the pesto, which gave the soup a nice, fresh flavor.