SPILL-THE-BEANS MINESTRONE

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A meal in itself, here's a hearty soup from Reuben Tsujimura in Walla Walla, Washington that's chock-full of good-for-you veggies and vitamins. Serve with crunchy breadsticks and no one will even miss the meat!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 medium onion, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes, cut up
2 cups chopped fresh kale
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup uncooked small pasta shells
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
6 teaspoons shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, saute onion in oil until onion is tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add the broth, beans, tomatoes, kale, water, pasta, Italian seasoning and pepper flakes. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until pasta is tender. Sprinkle each serving with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 238 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 738mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 13g protein.

Ali Khan786
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I would give this recipe a 10/10. It's the best minestrone soup I've ever had.


M.r Habib
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This is my go-to minestrone soup recipe. It's always a hit with my family and friends.


sarifulislam sarif
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I've never made minestrone soup before, but this recipe made it easy. The soup was delicious and I will definitely be making it again.


Oyon Khadem
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This soup is perfect for a cold day. It's hearty and flavorful, and it's easy to make.


Drita Arabaxhi
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I'm not a big fan of minestrone soup, but this recipe was really good. The broth was flavorful and the vegetables were cooked perfectly.


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This soup was easy to make and it tasted great. I used fresh vegetables from my garden and the soup had a really fresh, homemade flavor.


Hermi Herma
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I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out great. It was hearty and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


ZeroKenshin TTV
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This soup was a little bland for my taste. I added some extra spices and it was much better.


Lal Mia
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I was really impressed with this minestrone soup. It was packed with flavor and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Haroon Shaikh
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This recipe is a keeper. It's easy to make and the soup is always delicious. I've made it several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Grace Sullings
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Delicious!


Elisha David
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This soup was so good! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. I served it with a side of crusty bread and it was the perfect meal.


brenda martinez
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold day. I usually add a little bit of extra garlic and red pepper flakes to give it a bit of a kick.


Divine Frosh
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This soup was delicious and easy to make. I used fresh vegetables from my garden and the soup had a really fresh, homemade flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


KING MARVIN
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I'm not usually a fan of minestrone soup, but this recipe changed my mind. The combination of vegetables and beans was perfect, and the broth was flavorful and rich. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Herman
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This minestrone soup was a hit with my family! The flavors were rich and hearty, and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I especially loved the addition of the beans, which added a nice protein boost. I would definitely recommend this recipe to any