RUSTIC ITALIAN MINESTRONE

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I found this on the food fit website. I guessed on the times since I have not made this yet but plan to before winter is over/ yum! UPDATE:Made 1-18-09 and it was good. I used frozen green beans ans they worked really well.

Provided by punkyluv

Categories     Vegetable

Time 40m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 large carrot, peeled and chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
salt
fresh ground black pepper
1 (16 ounce) can chopped tomatoes
5 cups low sodium vegetable broth or 5 cups chicken broth
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley or 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
1/4 lb fresh green beans, stemmed and cut into 1-inch lengths
1 (16 ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
2 medium zucchini, quartered and chopped
1 cup raw small shell pasta
1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a large soup pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion, carrot and celery and cook for 5 minutes, or until the vegetables begin to soften. Add the garlic, season with salt and pepper and cook for 2 minutes more.
  • Add the tomatoes, vegetable or chicken broth and herbs, bring to a boil and turn down to a simmer.
  • Add the green and cannellini beans and simmer for 2 minutes.
  • Add the zucchini and pasta and simmer for 10 minutes, or until all of the vegetables are tender and the pasta is al dente. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Serve the soup in large bowls with a sprinkling of Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 214.1, Fat 5.9, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 5.5, Sodium 122.5, Carbohydrate 30.7, Fiber 6.2, Sugar 5, Protein 11.2

Avela Sithole
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This soup is perfect for a potluck.


Ahmadali
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I made this soup for my family and they all loved it. Even my picky kids ate it! The soup was flavorful and filling. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Amy Jones
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This soup is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Terri Young
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I've been making this soup for years and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love the addition of the kale. It gives the soup a really nice flavor. I will definitely be making this soup again and again.


even tamang
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Easy and delicious!


Sahro Axmed
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I made this soup for my friends and they all raved about it. They said it was the best minestrone soup they had ever had. I was really happy with how it turned out. The soup was flavorful and hearty. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Jordynn Mcrae
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This soup is perfect for a cold day.


Dennis Quarcoo
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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. I love the addition of the Parmesan cheese and the basil. They really add a lot of flavor to the soup. I will definitely be making this soup


Sharaz Khan
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Yum!


Kemigisha Angela
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This soup is a keeper!


Shanzy Malik
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I made this soup for my family and they all loved it. Even my picky kids ate it! The soup was flavorful and filling. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Miss Naheed
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


Tracey Grant
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I was hesitant to make this soup because I'm not a huge fan of vegetables. But I'm so glad I did! The soup was delicious and I actually liked the vegetables in it. I served it with some crusty bread and it was the perfect meal. I will definitely be m


Stephen Hirst
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Perfect for a weeknight meal.


Cheryl Brewer
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. I especially liked the addition of the pesto. It gave the soup a really nice flavor. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Deepa Singh
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Easy to make and delicious!


Sharmeen Gul
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This minestrone soup was hearty, flavorful, and packed with vegetables. It was the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this soup again.


sk. Owalid
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5 stars!


Patricia Kenyon
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Delicious!


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