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marvelous minestrone soup

Recipe by
Diane Langella
West Babylon, NY

This is great tasting healthy meal for a meatless Monday dinner

prep time 30 Min
cook time 1 Hr
method Stove Top

Ingredients For marvelous minestrone soup

  • 2 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 2 md
    onions,chopped
  • 2 c
    carrots chopped
  • 2
    celery stalks, dice
  • 3
    garlic cloves,minced
  • 12 oz
    green beans,cut in 1” pieces
  • 8 c
    kale
  • 12 oz
    sweet potato,cut in 1/2” pieces
  • 12 oz
    russet potatoes, peeled and cut in 1/2” pieces
  • 6 c
    unsalted vegetable or chicken broth
  • 1 can
    diced tomatoes 28 oz.

How To Make marvelous minestrone soup

  • 1
    Heat the oil in a large (8-quart) pot over medium high. Add the onions and cook, stirring,until slightly softened, 4-5 minutes. Add the carrot, celery & garlic and cook stirring occasionally, until slightly softened approximately 4minutes.
  • 2
    Add the green beans, kale (or Savoy cabbage) and potatoes, tossing often until the kale is wilted& brightly colored,about 5 minutes.
  • 3
    Pour in broth and the tomatoes, cover and simmer 1 hour.
  • 4
    Makes 8 servings.
  • 5
    You can add 1cup orzo or another small pasta. After it has simmered you can add 2 or 3 cans do cannelini or red kidney beans
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