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Copycat Olive Garden Minestrone Soup by Todd Wilbur
"From http://www.TopSecretRecipes.com It's finally here! What everyone's been waiting for! Just in time for winter, this soup is sure to warm your soul with it's savory flavor and wonderful aroma. I've asked many an Olive Garden waiter for this recipe, but none gave it to me in detail. One waiter told me the secret ingredient was to add a little red wine to the stock, but I'll leave that up to you to try...."
INGREDIENTS
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3 tablespoons olive oil
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1 cup minced white onion (about 1 small onion)
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1/2 cup chopped zucchini
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1/2 cup frozen cut Italian cut green beans
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1/4 cup minced celery (about 1/2 stalk)
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4 teaspoons minced garlic (about 4 cloves)
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4 cups vegetable broth (Swanson is good *note ( Do not use chicken broth!*)
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2 (15 ounce) cans red kidney beans, drained
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2 (15 ounce) cans small white beans or 2 (15 ounce) cans great northern beans, drained
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1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes
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1/2 cup carrot (julienned or shredded)
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2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
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1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
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1 1/2 teaspoons salt
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1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
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1/2 teaspoon dried basil
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1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
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3 cups hot water
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4 cups fresh Baby Spinach
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1/2 cup small shell pasta
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