Italian Minestrone

Recipe Rating:	(85)
Categories:	Other Soups, Quick & Easy, For Kids, Vegetarian, Healthy
Collections:	Soup's On!, Member's Choice, Healthier Fare
Prep Time:	25 Min
Cook Time:	1 Hr 5 Min

Ingredients

2 c	chopped onion
1 1/2 c	chopped carrot
1 c	diced green pepper
5 c	cubed zucchini & yelow squash
4 c	fresh diced roma toamatoes
2 c	chicken or vegetable broth
1/2 tsp	freshly ground black pepper
2 tsp	dried basil leaves
1/2 tsp	dried oregano leaves
1 Tbsp	minced garlic from jar
1/2 c	whole wheat pasta,elbow or shells
1 can(s)	15.5 oz dark red kidney beans, undrained
1 Tbsp	grated parmesan cheese for garnish

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Debra Freeman

Lightly Salted

Jefferson, MD (pop. 5,266)

feastygal

Member Since Aug 2011

Debra's Notes:
I love soup and this is a delicious one and as an added bonus it is healthy too. More of my delicious recipes are on my blog @ LettheFeastyBegin.blogspot.com
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Comments from the Test Kitchen:

Hearty, flavorful and classic... This recipe is a soup-lover's delight.

Directions

In a large dutch oven pot combine first ten ingredients. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to a simmer for 45 minutes.

Add beans and pasta and bring to a boil again, then cover & reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 20 more minutes.

Ladle into bowls and garnish with Parmesan cheese. Enjoy!

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1-12 of 24 comments on "Italian Minestrone"

Debra Freeman feastygal

Aug 21, 2011

It's August and this is the perfect way to use the bountiful squash & tomatoes that are available now.

Michelle Foglio dam9995

I tried this recipe and say it's Family Tested & Approved!

Chris Clements Fishmonger

Aug 21, 2011

If she says it's Italian then it probably is! That's just her married name and I know her heritage is definitely Italian with a lot of family style cooking involved. I've tried a few of her recipes and they were all delicious!

Tavianna Lue Tavianna

Aug 21, 2011

Is this possible to do in a crock pot?

Debra Freeman feastygal

Aug 21, 2011

@Tavianna i have not made it in a crockpot before, but I think it would work out just fine.

Theresa Dorsey crazeeboutcookin

I tried this recipe and say it's Family Tested & Approved!

Kitchen Crew JustaPinch

I tried this recipe and say it's Family Tested & Approved!

Martha Benner Marti37

Dec 20, 2011

Will sure try this one soon and plan to do it in the crockpot myself. My hubby always thinks he has to have meat but on this night it will be soup and hot bread.

Sarah Lutter OCCASIONALCHEF

Dec 29, 2011

I have this on the stove finishing up right now and it smells yummy! I hope it tastes good as I had to make some adjustments. Couldn't find green pepper (believe it, or not!) or yellow squash at the store (Walmart, after Christmas. Low on produce?). I used a red pepper and just the zucchini. I used the vegetable broth for low fat but then added in some lean ground beef, since my husband won't eat anything unless it has meat in it. The amount of liquid compared to other veggies didn't look right to me either. I used two cans of broth and since I didn't have the full amount of vegetables, I think it came out alright. I didn't adjust the seasoning at all, so I hope it isn't too strong. We'll see. Hubby will taste test later.

Nancy Sauter kidzndogz

Jan 15, 2012

Wow Debra! I took a look at your blog...incredible and impressive!

Debra Freeman feastygal

Jan 15, 2012

@Nancy thank you so much! I love to hear feedback. If you are on Facebook LIKE my page for seasonal weekly recipes (easy to find all my links on my blog). @Sarah soup is a forgiving recipe and I'll bet it will be fine.

Martha Benner Marti37

Jan 15, 2012

Will check your page on Facebook, we love soups so much and I usually make homemade bread or muffins to go along with the soups.

Do I go to your name @Sarah soup?

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Italian Minestrone

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