Real Italian Minestrone Soup
By
Terri Slotterback
@mollyspitcher
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My Aunt got this recipe from an Italian chef in center city Philly way back in the 50's My family loves it. I think it's very easy and especially delicious with a loaf of crusty Italian bread and butter.
Blue Ribbon Recipe
This is right up there on my list of comfort foods. Savory and satisfying, it's the perfect bowl to sit down with after a hectic day. 
Rating:
★★★★★ 4 votes5
Comments:
Serves:
6 - 8
Prep:
25 Min
Cook:
45 Min
Method:
Stove Top
Ingredients
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1/4 lb.salt pork diced
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2medium onions diced
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1clove garlic diced.(i use more it's optional)
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1/2 csliced celery
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1/2 csliced carrots
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1/4 cchopped parsley
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1 cchopped cabbage
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1 1/2 cchick peas
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1 16oz can(s)diced tomatoes
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1 qtchicken broth (fresh or canned)
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1/2 tspbasil
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1/4 tspthyme
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1/2 cbroken spaghetti
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·salt & pepper to taste
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1 cgrated parmesan cheese
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1 cchopped escarole or 1/4 c chopped frozen spinach
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1 ckidney beans, canned
How to Make Real Italian Minestrone Soup
- Brown salt pork and onions in large pot.
Add garlic, celery, carrots, cabbage & parsley
Add 4 cups chicken broth and everything else except the last five ingredients Bring to boil, cover and simmer for 30 minutes. - Add escarole or chopped spinach & spaghetti. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Serve and sprinkle the cheese on top of each serving
Top it off with fresh crusty Italian Bread and butter.
You can double or triple this recipe according to your needs.
About Real Italian Minestrone Soup
Course/Dish: Beef Soups, Vegetable Soup
Main Ingredient: Beef
Regional Style: Italian
Other Tag: Quick & Easy
Hashtags: #cabbage, #spinach, #tomatoes, #Carrots, #celery, #Escarole, #chick peas, #kidney beans, #pork
