Italian Minestrone

Name: Italian Minestrone
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 1 h 5 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 0
Cuisine: Italian
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; 3-4 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, shells or penne; 1 can(s) dark red kidney beans, undrained, 15.5 oz; 1 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese for garnish (optional)

By Debra Freeman
@feastygal

I love soup. 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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Hearty, flavorful and classic... This Italian minestrone soup recipe is a soup lover's delight. It's special because of the assortment of vegetables inside - zucchini, yellow squash, tomato, bell peppers, carrots, and onion. The broth has a wonderful flavor - you taste basil and oregano in each bite. It's a bright, fresh soup that is well complemented with a big piece of rustic Italian bread. Test Kitchen Avatar The Test Kitchen

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Prep:

25 Min

Cook:

1 Hr 5 Min

Method:

Stove Top

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
3-4 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, shells or penne
1 can(s)

dark red kidney beans, undrained, 15.5 oz
1 Tbsp

grated Parmesan cheese for garnish (optional)
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How to Make Italian Minestrone

Step-by-Step

In a large Dutch oven pot, combine the first ten ingredients.
Bring to a boil.
Then cover and reduce heat to a simmer for 45 minutes.
Add beans and pasta. Bring to a boil again. Then cover and reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 20 more minutes.
Ladle into bowls and garnish. Enjoy!

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About Italian Minestrone

Course/Dish: Bean Soups Other Soups Vegetable Soup

Main Ingredient: Vegetable

Regional Style: Italian

Dietary Needs: Vegetarian

Collections: Soup's On! Member's Choice Healthier Fare

Other Tags: Quick & Easy For Kids Healthy

Hashtags: #minestrone #soup #Italian

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