MAMMA MIA MINESTRONE SOUP

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This is a delicious "meal in a bowl" minestrone soup. This version tastes better made a day or two ahead of time and then reheated. This recipe was submitted by a friend of my in a church cookbook.

Provided by Shar-on

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 3h

Yield 1 large pot

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/4 lb pepperoni, rind removed and chopped
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 large onion, coarsely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 stalk celery, cut into 1/4 inch slices
3 carrots, pared and diced into 1/4 inch cubes
2 medium zucchini, quartered and thickly sliced
1 cup shredded red cabbage or 1 cup green cabbage
1 (28 ounce) can Italian plum tomatoes, with juice,chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
5 cups beef broth
2 teaspoons dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 (19 ounce) can white cannellini beans, drained (white kidney beans)
granted parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan simmer the pepperoni, in water to cover, for 5 minues: drain off water.
  • In large soup pot saute the pepperoni, onion and garlic in vegetable oil, stirring till veggies are clear.
  • Add the carrots, celery, zucchini and cabbage.
  • Cook and stir for 2- 3 minutes.
  • Add tomatoes and juice, salt and beef broth, then add basil and thyme.
  • Cover and simmer at least 2 hours.
  • Taste soup and add water or more broth if needed, and correct seasoning.
  • Add the drained beans for the last 15 minutes of cooking.
  • This soup will be rather thick.
  • Serve in soup bowls, topped with grated parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2364.8, Fat 126.5, SaturatedFat 28.6, Cholesterol 135.9, Sodium 6324.6, Carbohydrate 226.3, Fiber 59.7, Sugar 48.7, Protein 101.6

Anoj Gautam
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This soup is so good!


Yasir Shaheryar
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This soup is amazing!


maryanne omeasoo
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I love this soup! It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Maccellina Adukpoh
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This is a great soup! It's hearty and flavorful, and it's perfect for a cold winter day.


kisakye tracy
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. It's so flavorful and satisfying, and it's a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


Cdx. Xrg
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This soup is so easy to make and it's so delicious! I love the combination of flavors and textures.


Braima Kallon
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I made this soup for my family last night and they loved it! It's a great way to use up leftover vegetables, and it's so healthy and delicious.


mohamed elsagheer
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This is the best minestrone soup I've ever had! It's so flavorful and hearty, and it's packed with vegetables.


jozette gomez
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This soup is amazing! I've made it several times and it's always a hit. The flavors are so rich and satisfying, and it's so easy to make.


Nour blogger
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I love this soup! It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


madi designerz
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This is a great soup! It's hearty and flavorful, and it's perfect for a cold winter day.


Fernando Herrera
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. It's so flavorful and satisfying, and it's a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


Jessica Hluby
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This soup is so easy to make and it's so delicious! I love the combination of flavors and textures.


Kritika Basnet
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I made this soup for my family last night and they loved it! It's a great way to use up leftover vegetables, and it's so healthy and delicious.


rumana tv
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This is the best minestrone soup I've ever had! It's so flavorful and hearty, and it's packed with vegetables. I love that it's also relatively low in calories and fat.


Kayla Sedore
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This soup is amazing! I've made it several times and it's always a hit. The flavors are so rich and satisfying, and it's so easy to make. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand, and it always turns out great.