MINESTRONE SOUP RECIPE - (4.3/5)

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Minestrone Soup Recipe - (4.3/5) image

Provided by á-2451

Number Of Ingredients 19

3 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, chopped
2 onions, chopped
2 cups celery, chopped
5 carrots, sliced
2 cups chicken broth
2 cups water
4 cups tomato sauce
1/2 cup red wine (Optional)
1 cup canned kidney beans, drained
1 (15-ounce) can green beans
2 cups baby spinach, rinsed
3 zucchinis, quartered and sliced
1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup seashell pasta
2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, grated. for topping
1 tablespoon olive oil

Steps:

  • In a large stock pot, over medium-low heat, heat olive oil and sauté garlic for 2 to 3 minutes. Add onion and sauté for 4 to 5 minutes. Add celery and carrots, sauté for 1 to 2 minutes. Add chicken broth, water and tomato sauce, bring to boil, stirring frequently. If desired add red wine at this point. Reduce heat to low and add kidney beans, green beans, spinach leaves, zucchini, oregano, basil, salt and pepper. Simmer for 30 to 40 minutes, the longer the better. Fill a medium saucepan with water and bring to a boil. Add pasta and cook until tender. Drain and set aside. When soup is heated through, place 2 tablespoons cooked pasta into individual serving bowls. Ladle soup over pasta and sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top. Spray with olive oil and serve.

Moeen Afridi
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This soup is the perfect way to use up leftover vegetables.


Nicole Hutson
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This soup is so delicious and healthy. It's a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Jaykumar Mahara
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I love the fact that this soup is so versatile. You can use whatever vegetables you have on hand.


M bilal yahya
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This soup is the perfect comfort food. It's so warm and satisfying.


Kyeyune Alvan
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I've made this soup several times now, and it's always a hit with my family. It's so easy to make, and it's always delicious.


Kiedan Robison
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This soup is so delicious and healthy. It's a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Carlos Floriano
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I love how easy this soup is to make. It's a great weeknight meal.


Bamikole Sesan
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This soup is so flavorful and satisfying. It's the perfect meal for a cold winter day.


Beckie Samuels
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I made this soup for a party, and it was a big hit! Everyone loved the flavor.


W Azad
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This soup is the perfect way to use up leftover vegetables.


Solomon Wilson
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I love the addition of the pesto to this soup. It gives it a really nice flavor.


Brooklyn Forbes
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This soup is so easy to make, and it's so delicious. I've made it several times now, and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Doris Acko
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I made this soup for a potluck, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Ssenteza Gerrald
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This soup is the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.


charmaine joubert
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I've made this soup several times now, and it's always a winner. It's so easy to make, and it's always delicious. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand.


Joey Hart
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This minestrone soup was a hit with my family! The vegetables were tender and flavorful, and the broth was rich and satisfying. I especially loved the addition of the pesto, which gave the soup a nice pop of flavor.