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BEST DARN MINESTRONE SOUP AROUND



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This is a recipe for a Minestrone Soup that is very similar to Lelli's Minestrone soup here in Detroit. Make sure you use a large stock pot, because this recipe is big. SIMPLY AMAZING!

Provided by Chef Ron

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Minestrone

Time 2h25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 18

8 tablespoons butter
1 ½ cups chopped onions
4 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth
4 (15 ounce) cans mixed vegetables, with liquid
2 (16 ounce) cans kidney beans, with liquid
2 (14.5 ounce) cans whole peeled tomatoes, with liquid
1 (16 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach
2 tablespoons tomato paste
4 ¼ teaspoons garlic powder
4 teaspoons dried parsley
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup canned garbanzo beans, drained
4 cups heavy cream
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese for topping

Steps:

  • In a large stock pot over medium heat, stir and cook onions in butter until soft. Add broth, mixed vegetables, kidney beans, tomatoes, spinach, and tomato paste; simmer gently for 1 1/2 hours.
  • Using a slotted spoon, remove about half of the vegetables to a blender or food processor, reserving liquid in stock pot. Puree the vegetables until smooth and return them to stock pot.
  • Stir in garlic powder, parsley, salt, pepper, basil, macaroni, 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese, garbanzo beans, and heavy cream; cook for 1/2 hour, stirring frequently. Pour into bowls and sprinkle with additional Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 587.2 calories, Carbohydrate 43.4 g, Cholesterol 138.2 mg, Fat 40.6 g, Fiber 13.5 g, Protein 15.5 g, SaturatedFat 24.4 g, Sodium 1591.5 mg, Sugar 4.4 g

MINESTRONE SOUP



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Cook up a pot of Ellie Krieger's healthy Minestrone Soup from Food Network, loaded with fresh veggies, pasta and herbs.

Provided by Ellie Krieger

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 large onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 stalks celery, diced
1 large carrot, diced
1/3 pound green beans, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces (about 1 1/2 cups)
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 28-ounce can no-salt-added diced tomatoes
1 14-ounce can crushed tomatoes
6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 15-ounce can low-sodium kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup elbow pasta
1/3 cup finely grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook until translucent, about 4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook 30 seconds. Add the celery and carrot and cook until they begin to soften, about 5 minutes. Stir in the green beans, dried oregano and basil, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste; cook 3 more minutes.
  • Add the diced and crushed tomatoes and the chicken broth to the pot and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium low and simmer 10 minutes. Stir in the kidney beans and pasta and cook until the pasta and vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes. Season with salt. Ladle into bowls and top with the parmesan and chopped basil.

CLASSIC MINESTRONE SOUP



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Minestrone is a hearty, traditional Italian soup typically made with beans, pasta and lots of vegetables. Enjoy the slow-cooked flavor in just about 30 minutes.

Provided by College Inn® Broths and Stocks

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     College Inn® Broths and Stocks

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup diced onion
¾ cup diced carrot
¾ cup sliced celery
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 ½ teaspoons minced fresh rosemary
1 (15 ounce) can Contadina® Tomato Sauce
1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
2 cups College Inn® Chicken Broth
1 cup diced zucchini
½ cup dry ditalini pasta
¼ teaspoon black pepper
¼ cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
1 teaspoon Shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Cook onion, carrot, celery, garlic and rosemary until vegetables begin to soften, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in tomato sauce, beans and 2 1/2 cups water. Add broth, zucchini, pasta and pepper; bring to a simmer. Cook, uncovered, 10 minutes or until pasta is tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in parsley. Serve topped with Parmesan cheese and additional parsley, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 235.3 calories, Carbohydrate 38.6 g, Cholesterol 0.3 mg, Fat 4.8 g, Fiber 8.4 g, Protein 9.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 1220.5 mg, Sugar 5.9 g

CONTEST-WINNING EASY MINESTRONE



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This minestrone soup recipe is special to me because it's one of the few dinners my entire family loves. And I can feel good about serving it because it's full of nutrition and low in fat. -Lauren Brennan, Hood River, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 1h5m

Yield 11 servings (2-3/4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 large carrots, diced
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 cans (8 ounces each) no-salt-added tomato sauce
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1-1/2 cups shredded cabbage
1 tablespoon dried basil
1-1/2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 cup uncooked whole wheat elbow macaroni
11 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, saute the carrots, celery and onion in oil and butter until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer., Stir in the broth, tomato sauce, beans, chickpeas, tomatoes, cabbage, basil, parsley, oregano and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Add macaroni; cook, uncovered, 6-8 minutes or until macaroni and vegetables are tender., Ladle soup into bowls. Sprinkle with cheese. Freeze option: Before adding cheese, freeze cooled soup in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little broth or water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 443mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 8g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

LENTIL MINESTRONE SOUP



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This is one of Deborah Madison's(of Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone cookbook fame) favorite soup recipes of all time. It's even better the second day! Add the cooked pasta and greens just before serving so the retain their color and texture. Enjoy!

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Lentil

Time 1h5m

Yield 4-6

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (plus extra oil to finish)
2 cups onions, finely chopped
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1/4 cup parsley, chopped
4 garlic cloves, chopped
3 carrots, diced
1 cup celery, diced
salt
freshly gorund black pepper
1 cup french green lentil, picked through, rinsed
2 bay leaves
8 parsley sprigs (may use just stems)
8 fresh thyme sprigs
9 cups water (or vegetable stock)
soy sauce (mushroom soy sauce recommended)
1 bunch greens (mustard, chard, spinach, or brocolli rabe)
2 cups cooked small shell pasta (shells, orecchiette, or your favorite)
parmesan cheese, thinly shaved

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a wide soup pot with the onions. Saute over high heat, stirring frequently, until lightly browned, about 10 minutes.
  • Add the tomato paste, parsley, garlic, vegetables, and 2 teaspoons salt and cook 3 minutes more.
  • Add the lentils, bay leaves, parsley and thyme sprigs, and water and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer, partially covered, for 30 minutes.
  • Taste for salt and season with pepper to taste. If it needs more depth, add soy sauce to taste, starting with 1 tbls. The soup may seem a little bland at this point, but the flavors will come together when the soup is finished. Remove the bay leaves, parsley and thyme sprigs.
  • Boil the greens in salted water until they are tender and bright green, then chop them coarsely.
  • When ready to serve, add the greens and pasta to the soup and heat through.
  • Serve with extra virgin olive oil drizzled into each bowl, a generous grind of black pepper, and the shaved Parmesan cheese.
  • Enjoy!

LELLI'S MINESTRONE SOUP



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If you'e from lower Michigan you will know doubt know of Lelli's Restaurant. They are famous for their Minestrone Soup. This receipe tastes exactly like it!

Provided by Paula Forman

Categories     Other Soups

Time 2h15m

Number Of Ingredients 16

3/4 c chopped onion
2 Tbsp butter
2 can(s) 16 oz cans mixed vegetables (drained)
1-32oz can(s) chicken broth
2- 15oz can(s) cannelini beans (drained) may sub great northen beans
1- 14oz can(s) crushed tomatoes
1-8oz box frozen spinach
1-6oz can(s) tomato paste
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp dried parsley
1/2 tsp pepper
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp basil
1/3 c macaroni, elbow
1/4 c parmesan cheese
1 c half and half

Steps:

  • 1. saute onion in margarine
  • 2. add the above ingredients and simmer for 1 1/2 hours
  • 3. process at least half of the soup in a blender. or use a stick blender
  • 4. add 1/3 cup macaroni, 1/4 cup parmesan cheese and 1 cup half and half
  • 5. cook for at least 20 minutes more
  • 6. serve with crusty bread and additional parmesan cheese

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