MINESTRONE II

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List of ingredients is long, but the soup is easy to make! Lighten the ingredients by using low-sodium products.

Provided by RC :)

Categories     Vegetable Soup

Time 2h20m

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 Tbsp butter or margarine
1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
1 c chopped mushrooms
1 c carrots, sliced
2 clove minced garlic
1 c v-8 or tomato juice
4 1/2 c water
2 tsp beef bouillon granules
2 tsp chicken bouillon granules
1-14 oz. can(s) petite diced tomatoes
1-14 oz. can(s) italian style petite diced tomatoes
1-15 oz. can(s) garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
1-15 oz. can(s) cannelini beans, rinsed and drained
1 tsp sugar
1/2 c ditalini pasta, uncooked
1/4 c sliced black olives
1 tsp italian seasoning
1/2 tsp pepper

Steps:

  • 1. Melt butter in a large pot. Add onion, mushrooms, and carrots. Cook, stirring frequently, until carrots are crisp-tender.
  • 2. Add the rest of the ingredients, except for the pasta, beans and olives. Bring to a boil.
  • 3. Reduce heat and simmer for appx. an hour. Add beans and simmer for an additional 15 minutes.
  • 4. Add pasta and olives and simmer until pasta is just cooked.
  • 5. Recipe can easily be made in a crock-pot, cooking on high for 2 or 3 hours before adding the beans, pasta and olives.
  • 6. Serve with grated parmesan cheese.

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