QUICK MINESTRONE SOUP

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Categories     Bean     Garlic     Leafy Green     Onion     Pasta     Tomato     Vegetable     Fall     Winter     Gourmet

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 cup olive oil
1 small onion, coarsely chopped
4 garlic cloves, crushed in a garlic press
4 pound prewashed and cut kale (6 cups)
1 (1-lb) bag frozen mixed Italian vegetables such as zucchini, green beans, cauliflower, and broccoli
1(14 1/2-oz) can "petite" diced tomatoes in juice
1 cup ditalini pasta or small elbow macaroni
5 1/4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth (42 fl oz)
2 cups water
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 (19-oz) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
Accompaniment: grated parmesan

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a 5- to 6-quart heavy pot over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then cook onion and garlic, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 3 minutes. Add kale and sauté, stirring, 1 minute. Add frozen vegetables, tomatoes with juice, pasta, broth, water, salt, and pepper and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender and pasta is al dente, about 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, transfer half of beans to a wide shallow bowl and coarsely mash with a fork or a potato masher, then stir mashed and whole beans into soup and simmer, stirring occasionally, until soup is slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Nooria Nasari
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I love the fact that this soup is so easy to make. I can have it on the table in less than an hour.


Salemkaan Doris
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This soup is the perfect comfort food. It's so warm and inviting.


Pixie Swee
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I'm not a big fan of minestrone soup, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so delicious and flavorful.


Shakiba Mohamade
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This soup is a great way to warm up on a cold day.


Migah Tiktok
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I love the fact that this soup is so healthy. It's packed with vegetables and it's low in calories.


Md Obidul
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This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Yaseenbaloch096
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I'm always looking for new and exciting soup recipes. This one definitely fits the bill.


Joe Frank
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This soup is so hearty and filling. It's perfect for a meal on a cold day.


Michael Bachman
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I love the addition of the pesto to this soup. It really takes it to the next level.


Asef Urfan
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


Heather Strickland
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I've never made minestrone soup before, but this recipe was so easy to follow. The soup turned out great!


Andiswa Mbatha
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This soup is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I'm definitely going to be making it again.


BioXploredia
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I'm not a huge fan of vegetables, but I love this soup. The vegetables are cooked perfectly and they're so flavorful.


Kritika Adhikari
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's so comforting and filling.


Enwerem Emeka
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I love that this soup is so versatile. I can add or remove ingredients depending on what I have on hand.


Emin Pawaz Official
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This is my new favorite minestrone soup recipe. It's so easy to make and it's packed with flavor.


Biniyam Fikru
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I've made this soup several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Nado Hassan
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This soup is so flavorful and delicious. I love the combination of vegetables and the broth is so rich and flavorful.


wullie rodger
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I love how easy this soup is to make. I always have the ingredients on hand, so it's a great go-to meal for busy weeknights.


MD masum Billah
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This minestrone soup was a hit with my family! The flavors were so rich and satisfying, and the vegetables were cooked perfectly.


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