MINESTRONE WITH GARLIC AND PARMESAN CROUTONS

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Categories     Soup/Stew     Garlic     Leafy Green     Pasta     Tomato     Vegetable     Quick & Easy     Parmesan     Zucchini     Winter     Gourmet

Yield Makes about 4 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
1 carrot, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
1 small red potato, cut into 1/2-inch dice
a 14- to 16-ounce can peeled whole tomatoes including their juice
1 1/4 cups low-salt chicken broth
1 ounce (about 2 tablespoons) dried ditalini or other small macaroni-type pasta
1 large garlic clove, sliced
2 slices homemade-type white bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley leaves
1 tablespoon freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 small zucchini (about 6 ounces), washed and cut into 1/2-inch dice
1 cup chopped romaine lettuce

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan heat 1 tablespoon oil over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking and sauté onion, carrot, and potato with salt to taste until vegetables are lightly browned. Add tomatoes and their liquid, broth, and pasta and simmer, stirring to break up tomatoes, 10 minutes, or until pasta and vegetables are tender.
  • In a skillet sauté garlic in remaining tablespoon oil over moderately high heat until golden and discard with a slotted spoon. In garlic-flavored oil fry bread, seasoned with salt, over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until golden on all sides. Remove skillet from heat and add parsley and Parmesan, tossing croutons to coat well.
  • Add zucchini and half the croutons to tomato mixture and simmer, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes, or until zucchini is almost tender and croutons are dissolved. Stir in romaine and cook 1 minutes.
  • Serve soup sprinkled with remaining croutons.

lindi lindelani
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This soup is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Brian Mzi
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I love how this soup is packed with vegetables.


Mausham Magar
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This soup is the perfect comfort food.


chomok sarkar
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I'm not a big fan of minestrone, but this recipe was actually really good.


Tason Beriace
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This soup is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.


Maureen Okello
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I love the combination of vegetables in this soup. It's so flavorful and healthy.


Anika Aktar
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This soup is so hearty and filling. It's perfect for a cold winter day.


Muhammad yasir Muhammad sarwar
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This is my go-to soup recipe when I'm short on time. It's so quick and easy to make.


Khan Fakhar
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I made this soup in my slow cooker and it was perfect for a cold winter day.


MD: FORID mia
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Love this recipe! It's so versatile. I've added different vegetables, beans, and even sausage to it. It always turns out great.


Ga bby
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This soup is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I've made it for potlucks, parties, and even just a weeknight dinner.


Angel Kelly
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I'm not a huge fan of minestrone, but this recipe changed my mind. It was so flavorful and satisfying.


Dominic Manonye
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I added some chopped kale and it was delicious.


Maleeha Zulfiqar
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Followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfect. So flavorful and hearty. My family loved it!


Dachom Innocent zakka
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Made this soup for dinner tonight and it was a hit! The flavors were amazing and the croutons added a nice crunch. Will definitely be making this again.