Minestrone Soup
Minestrone Soup is a hearty and flavorful Italian soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is made with a variety of vegetables, beans, and pasta, and is simmered in a rich tomato broth.
Minestrone Soup is a hearty and flavorful Italian soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is made with a variety of vegetables, beans, and pasta, and is simmered in a rich tomato broth.
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 3/4 cup chopped onion
- 1 1/2 cups cubed potatoes
- 4 tablespoons margarine
- 1/4 cup chopped celery
- 1/2 cup chopped carrots
- 1 (19 ounce) can cannellini beans
- 1/2 cup shredded cabbage
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
- 1 quart chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons dried parsley
- 1/2 cup elbow macaroni
- Carbohydrate 26.4330511964985 g
- Cholesterol 616.999998708468 mg
- Fat 132.336335728867 g
- Fiber 2.4373136023434 g
- Protein 157.612991014402 g
- Saturated Fat 37.6192866740653 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Serving (934g)
- Sodium 745.838249054227 mg
- Sugar 23.9957375941551 g
- Trans Fat 11.0077096647769 g
- Calories 1966 calories
Step-by-step
- Melt butter or margarine in a heavy pot over medium heat.
- Add onion, celery, and carrots; saute for a few minutes.
- Add beans, cabbage, tomatoes, tomato paste, potato, stock, garlic, parsley, and salt to the pot.
- Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce heat.
- Simmer for approximately 1 hour until vegetables are barely tender.
- Add pasta, and simmer for 30 minutes more.
- Correct seasoning, and serve hot with grated cheese.
As a busy working mom, I'm always looking for easy and delicious recipes that I can make for my family. This Minestrone Soup is one of my go-to recipes because it's packed with vegetables, beans, and pasta, and it's so flavorful and satisfying. Plus, it's a great way to use up leftover vegetables that I have on hand.
The best part about this soup is that it's so versatile. I can add or remove ingredients depending on what I have on hand and what my family is in the mood for. For example, I often add diced zucchini or bell peppers to the soup. And if I don't have any elbow macaroni, I'll use any other type of pasta that I have on hand.
