audrey's minestrone soup

13 Pinches
Okinawa
Updated on Nov 22, 2015

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

prep time 15 Min
cook time 35 Min
method Stove Top
yield 6-8 serving(s)

Ingredients

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

How To Make audrey's minestrone soup

  • Step 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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Keyword: #minestrone
Keyword: #soup
Keyword: #vegetable
Ingredient: Vegetable
Culture: American
Method: Stove Top

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