Since December was so chilly, we ended up trying out 3 new soup recipes at the end of 2013. This is our 3rd try! Minestrone is a thick hearty soup of Italian origin made with vegetables, often with addition of pasta or rice. They say here is no set recipe for minestrone, since it is usually made out of whatever vegetables are in season or you have in the house. This looks low calorie, healthy and good for you....can't wait to try it!
Ingredients:
4 Tbs. margarine
3/4 cup chopped onion
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 Tbs. tomato paste
1 1/2 cups cubed potatoes
1 quart chicken broth
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 Tbs. dried parsley
1 tsp. salt
1/2 cup elbow macaroni
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Melt margarine in 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.
Tupps Tidbits ~ you could substitute rice for pasta or even add some spinach for added vegetables
Soup number 3 was a winner. We both loved it and it made awesome leftovers for reheating. It was very hearty, healthy & yummy! KEEPER at our house. It was so good we forgot to take a final picture.
Soup number 3 was a winner. We both loved it and it made awesome leftovers for reheating. It was very hearty, healthy & yummy! KEEPER at our house. It was so good we forgot to take a final picture.
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