Best Peruvian Minestrone Soup Recipes

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

Ingredients

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

PERUVIAN MINESTRONE SOUP

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Easy, Healthy and Hearty! Delicious on a winter day! This recipe is very forgiving so season to taste. You can eat it plain but we usually add a splash or two of evaporated milk to each soup bowl and sprinkle parmesan cheese to create a creamier texture. I will add a picture the next time I make it!

Provided by Eileen Tello

Categories Cream Soups

Time 1h40m

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2lb top round london broil
2lb baby spinach leaves
1/4 c feta cheese
3 pkg 32 oz, (liquid) beef broth
1 small red onion (1 tbsp of onion powder)
2-3 pkg goya sazon con cilantro & achiote
salt and pepper to taste (i cook without added salt)
1 Tbsp garlic powder (or fresh garlic to taste)
1 pkg frozen mixed vegetables (as much as you like; i put in all)
1 pkg penne pasta
1 can(s) evaporated milk (optional)
1 sprinkled parmesan (optional)
oil to cook onion and brown meat

Steps:

1. Clean London Broil and cut along the short side 1"-1 1/2" thick slices. Chop onion. Set Aside.
2. Clean spinach and place into blender with feta cheese and a little beef broth. Blend until liquified.
3. Pour a small amount of oil (I prefer olive, but any cooking oil is fine) into the pot. enough to cover the bottom of your pan. Soften the onion (don't brown) along with all spices(sazon,onion, garlic powder, salt, pepper) for about 1 minute.
4. Add beef slices and braise the meat. When the meat is browned, add the spinach mixture and remaining beef broth. Bring to a boil. Lower to a medium flame. Cook approx. 1 hour.
5. Add penne pasta and cook soup and pasta another 10 minutes. Serve in soup dishes. For creamy texture, add a little evaporated milk to the soup and sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
6. Stir and enjoy!