Best Olive Garden Minestrone Soup Recipes

OLIVE GARDEN MINESTRONE SOUP

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Posted in response to a request. This is a wonderfully hearty soup that is pretty close to Olive Garden's. We used to go there several times a month when I lived close and get the soup and bread sticks. Mmmmmm

Provided by TishT

Categories Cheese

Time 3h20m

Yield 1 qty estimated, 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

Ingredients

1 cup finely minced celery
1 cup finely minced onion
1 cup finely minced carrot
1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup garbanzo beans
1/2 cup kidney bean
1/2 cup dried whole peas
1/2 cup white pea beans
3/4 cup sliced carrot
3/4 cup coarsely chopped onion
3/4 cup sliced celery
3/4 cup chopped bell pepper
1/2 cup rice or 1/2 cup barley
1 cup shell macaroni
2 tablespoons minced parsley
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon basil
2 teaspoons soy sauce
pepper
parmesan cheese

Steps:

Slowly saute finely minced onion, celery and carrot in butter until very brown.
Add peas and beans and about 3 quarts of water.
Cook slowly until beans are almost done (check garbanzos- they will take the longest) about 2 to 2 1/2 hours.
Add the remaining vegetables, rice and spices and more water if necessary and cook another hour.
About 20 minutes before serving time add the macaroni and more water if needed.
Ladle into bowls and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
Serve with crusty garlic bread.

COPYCAT OLIVE GARDEN MINESTRONE SOUP BY TODD WILBUR

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It's finally here! What everyone's been waiting for! Just in time for winter, this soup is sure to warm your soul with it's savory flavor and wonderful aroma. I've asked many an Olive Garden waiter for this recipe, but none gave it to me in detail. One waiter told me the secret ingredient was to add a little red wine to the stock, but I'll leave that up to you to try.

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 20

Ingredients

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup minced white onion (about 1 small onion)
1/2 cup chopped zucchini
1/2 cup frozen cut Italian cut green beans
1/4 cup minced celery (about 1/2 stalk)
4 teaspoons minced garlic (about 4 cloves)
4 cups vegetable broth (Swanson is good note ( Do not use chicken broth!)
2 (15 ounce) cans red kidney beans, drained
2 (15 ounce) cans small white beans or 2 (15 ounce) cans great northern beans, drained
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1/2 cup carrot (julienned or shredded)
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
3 cups hot water
4 cups fresh baby spinach
1/2 cup small shell pasta

Steps:

Heat three tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat in a large soup pot.
Saute onion, celery, garlic, green beans, and zucchini in the oil for 5 minutes or until onions begin to turn translucent.
Add vegetable broth to pot, plus drained tomatoes, beans, carrot, hot water, and spices.
Bring soup to a boil, then reduce heat and allow to simmer for 20 minutes.
Add spinach leaves and pasta and cook for an additional 20 minutes or until desired consistency.
Makes about eight 1 1/2 cup servings.

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