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audrey's minestrone soup

Recipe by
Courtney Chapel
Okinawa

Audrey likes to serve this with salad and garlic bread sticks.

yield 6 -8
prep time 15 Min
cook time 35 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For audrey's minestrone soup

  • 3 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 3 clove
    garlic
  • 2
    onions, chopped
  • 2 c
    celery, chopped
  • 4
    carrots, chopped
  • 2 c
    chicken broth
  • 2 Tbsp
    basil
  • 4 c
    cooked pasta
  • 2 Tbsp
    parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1 can
    green beans
  • 1 c
    water
  • 4 c
    tomato sauce
  • 1/2 c
    red cooking wine
  • 1 can
    kidney beans, drained
  • 2 c
    baby spinach, rinsed and drained
  • 3
    zucchinis, quartered and sliced
  • 1 tsp
    oregano

How To Make audrey's minestrone soup

  • 1
    In a large pot, over med-low heat, heat olive oil and sauté garlic for 2-3 min. Add onion and sauté for 4-5 min. Add celery and carrots, sauté for 4-5 min. Add chicken broth, water and tomato sauce, bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Add red wine. Reduce heat to low and add kidney beans, green beans, spinach leaves, zucchini, oregano, basil, salt and pepper. Simmer for 30-40 min, the longer the better. When served sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and serve with, or on top of, cooked pasta.
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