LELLI'S MINESTRONE SOUP

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If you're from lower Michigan you will no doubt know of Lelli's restaurant. They are famous for their Minestrone soup. This tastes exactly like the restaurant soup. It was given to my husband from a friend at work.

Provided by sandikinhadley

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 2h15m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

3/4 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons butter
2 (16 ounce) cans mixed vegetables, drained
1 (32 ounce) carton chicken broth
2 (15 ounce) cans cannellini beans, drained, can substitute great northern beans
1 (14 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 (8 ounce) box frozen spinach
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 teaspoon garlic
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon basil

Steps:

  • Saute onion in the margarine,.
  • Add the above ingredients and simmer for at least 1 1/2 hours.
  • Process at least half of the soup in a blender, or use a stick blender.
  • Add 1/3 cup uncooked macaroni,1/4 cup parmesan cheese and 1 cup half & half.
  • Cook for at least 20 minute more and serve with crusty bread and additional parmesan cheese.
  • You can also add a small can of garbanzo beans with the macaroni, cheese and milk.

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