jeanne's minestrone soup

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28 Pinches
Henderson, NV
Updated on Dec 23, 2012

This recipe was given to me many years ago and I have made it traditionally on our Christmas tree decorating day. Serve with toasted cheesy french bread. Yum!

prep time 15 Min
cook time 55 Min
method Stove Top
yield 10-12 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2 packages knorrs or mrs. grass vegetable soup mix
  • 1 package frozen chopped spinach
  • 1 can 16oz tomatoe sauce
  • 1 can small kidney beans
  • 3-4 - chicken breasts, whole
  • 3-4 cups vegetables you want, carrots, cauliflower, snow peas, potatoes
  • 1/2 cup pasta, i like the colored cork screw
  • 9 cups water
  • 1 can small of chick peas
  • 1/2 teaspoon each of oregano and thyme or 2 tsps italian seasoning
  • - fresh grated parmesan to garnish

How To Make jeanne's minestrone soup

  • Step 1
    Put soup mix, chicken, beans, chick peas and frozen spinach in pot of water and bring to a boil. Lower temp and simmer about an hour.
  • Step 2
    Remove chicken breasts. After they are cool enough to touch, remove bone and skin and shred. Put shredded chicken back in pot. Add whatever vegetables you have chosen. Add oregano and thyme or italian seasoning.
  • Step 3
    About 15 minutes later (vegetables should be just getting tender, but not done) add pasta. Cook another 20-30 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle some fresh parmesan on soup when serving.

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Category: Chicken Soups
Ingredient: Chicken
Culture: American
Method: Stove Top

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