MINESTRONE

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Vegetables and herbs fresh from my garden make this one of our favorite soups. This recipe makes a lot, so it's perfect for large gatherings or to freeze in smaller containers for fast meals.-Virginia Bauer, Botkins, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 1h50m

Yield 20 servings (5 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 cups coarsely chopped onions
1 cup sliced celery
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1/4 cup canola oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
5 cups beef broth
2 cups chopped tomatoes or 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
2 cups coarsely chopped cabbage
1 cup sliced fresh carrots
2 teaspoons dried basil or Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 pounds ground beef
1-1/2 cups sliced zucchini
1 cup cut fresh green beans
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 cup uncooked ditalini or 4 ounces spaghetti, broken into 3-inch pieces
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a stockpot, saute the onions, celery and parsley in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the broth, tomatoes, tomato sauce, cabbage, carrots, basil, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour. , In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir into soup along with the zucchini, beans and pasta. Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until vegetables and pasta are tender. Top each serving with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 209 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 538mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 14g protein.

Dorothy Fameyeh
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I'm not a big fan of minestrone soup, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and satisfying. I especially love the addition of the pesto. I'll definitely be making this again.


Mateusz Brzozowski
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This soup is so delicious and comforting. It's perfect for a cold winter night. I love the combination of vegetables and the hearty broth. I'll definitely be making this again.


Kabala Safi
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I made this soup for my family last night and they loved it! It's a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. I added some extra carrots and celery to the soup, and it turned out great.


Michele Tinker
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This soup is amazing! It's so flavorful and hearty, and it's packed with vegetables. I love that it's also really easy to make. I'll definitely be making this again and again.


Rafieq Shawn
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I'm not a big fan of minestrone soup, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and satisfying. I especially love the addition of the pesto. I'll definitely be making this again.


Anjan Bohara
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This soup is so delicious and comforting. It's perfect for a cold winter night. I love the combination of vegetables and the hearty broth. I'll definitely be making this again.


OPTIMUS KENYA
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I made this soup for my family last night and they loved it! It's a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. I added some extra carrots and celery to the soup, and it turned out great.


Muhammad Shoaibali
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This soup is amazing! It's so flavorful and hearty, and it's packed with vegetables. I love that it's also really easy to make. I'll definitely be making this again and again.


332 playz
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I'm not a big fan of minestrone soup, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and satisfying. I especially love the addition of the pesto. I'll definitely be making this again.


Udeh Esther
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This soup is so delicious and comforting. It's perfect for a cold winter night. I love the combination of vegetables and the hearty broth. I'll definitely be making this again.


Zadyn Lockard
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I made this soup for my family last night and they loved it! It's a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. I added some extra carrots and celery to the soup, and it turned out great.


Okechukwu Peter
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This soup is amazing! It's so flavorful and hearty, and it's packed with vegetables. I love that it's also really easy to make. I'll definitely be making this again and again.


Gissell Justo
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I'm not a big fan of minestrone soup, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and satisfying. I especially love the addition of the pesto. I'll definitely be making this again.


Ali Jannat
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This soup is so delicious and comforting. It's perfect for a cold winter night. I love the combination of vegetables and the hearty broth. I'll definitely be making this again.


Seth Goodall
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I made this soup for my family last night and they loved it! It's a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. I added some extra carrots and celery to the soup, and it turned out great.


Hailey Samuels
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This soup is amazing! It's so flavorful and hearty, and it's packed with vegetables. I love that it's also really easy to make. I'll definitely be making this again and again.


Kyarimpa Cecilia
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I'm not a big fan of minestrone soup, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and satisfying. I especially love the addition of the pesto. I'll definitely be making this again.


Heather Dominguez
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This soup is so delicious and comforting. It's perfect for a cold winter night. I love the combination of vegetables and the hearty broth. I'll definitely be making this again.


mdyousuf prodhanbsd
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I made this soup for my family last night and they loved it! It's a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. I added some extra carrots and celery to the soup, and it turned out great.


Aunty Ogo
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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 really easy to make. I'll definitely be making this again soon.


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