SIMPLE ITALIAN VEGETABLE SOUP

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With macaroni, kidney beans, tomatoes, zucchini and lots of other veggies, this flavorful soup is hearty enough for dinner with corn bread or hot rolls. It really hits the spot on a cold day.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 medium carrots, diced
1 small onion, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) beef broth
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
2 cups water
1 small zucchini, diced
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 to 3 drops hot pepper sauce
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup chopped fresh spinach
3/4 cup uncooked elbow macaroni
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, saute carrots and onion in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the broth, tomatoes, water, zucchini, basil, salt, oregano, pepper and hot pepper sauce. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes. , Stir in the kidney beans, spinach, macaroni and parsley. Cover and cook 15 minutes longer or until macaroni is tender. Garnish with cheese.

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remis shishi
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


amran Amarnali
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This soup is the perfect comfort food. It's warm, hearty, and filling. I love to eat it on a cold winter day.


Brejune Jacobs
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I'm not a big fan of vegetable soup, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and hearty, I could eat it every day.


Serine Serine
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This soup is delicious and healthy! I love that it's made with all fresh vegetables.


Nata Boxua
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I love this soup! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Mano Malik
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my soup turned out too watery. I think I might have added too much water.


Iva Cagi
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This soup was a little bland for my taste. I think I would have liked it better if I had added more salt and pepper.


Johnnylee Perea
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. It's a great soup for a crowd, and it's also really easy to make.


Malik Mohsin Hammad awan
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This soup is amazing! It's so flavorful and hearty, and it's perfect for a cold winter day. I love that it's made with all fresh vegetables, and it's really healthy too.


Princes Sandhu
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I tried this recipe last night and it was a hit! My family loved the soup and said it was one of the best soups they've ever had. The instructions were easy to follow and the soup came out perfectly.


Nipa Ray
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This soup was absolutely delicious! The flavors were so rich and complex, and the vegetables were cooked to perfection. I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this soup again and again.