"My Minestrone Soup recipe is made with lots of fresh, good-for-you veggies and pasta to make it hearty and filling. Enjoy this meal any time of the year!..."
INGREDIENTS
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3 tbsp olive oil
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1 large onion (chopped)
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2 medium carrots (chopped)
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2 stalks celery (chopped)
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3 cloves garlic (minced)
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2 medium potatoes (peeled and chopped (yellow squash, zucchini, green beans would also work))
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15 oz red kidney beans (or Great Northern beans or cannellini beans (1 can), drained and rinsed)
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1 tbsp Italian seasoning
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1 tsp salt
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1 tsp pepper
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1 tsp onion powder
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28 oz diced tomatoes ((1 can or 2 small 15 oz cans))
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2 bay leaves
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1/4 cup tomato paste
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6 cups vegetable broth (or chicken broth, no sodium added or low sodium)
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1 cup pasta (such as elbow, tubular or small shells)
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Parmesan rinds (optional)
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1 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)