BEST MINESTRONE

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Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tablespoons oil
1 cup grated carrots
1 cup chopped onion
2 cups shredded spinach
2 quarts water
4 cube beef bouillon
15 ounces pinto beans canned
8 ounces sliced fresh mushrooms
1 stick bay leaf
1 can diced tomatoes canned
8 ounces fresh green beans
3 tablespoons chopped Italian parsley
2 cloves garlic
1/2 tablespoons basil
4 slices chopped turkey bacon
1 cup elbow macaroni

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oil in soup pot. Cook carrots, onion, spinach and sliced mushrooms for 5 minutes.
  • 3. Puree parsley, garlic, basil and bacon. Stir into soup.
  • 4. Cover and bring to a boil. Cook, covered, over low heat for 45 minutes.
  • 5. Add macaroni and cook, uncovered, for 15 minutes. (or cook pasta separately and add to soup)
  • 2. Add water, cubes, beans, tomatoes, green beans, bay leaf, and salt and pepper to taste.

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