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Best Darn Minestrone Soup Around

SUBMITTED BY: GUMBY101  PHOTO BY: Lindsey 

"This is a recipe for a Minestrone Soup that is very similar to Lelli's Minestrone soup here in Detroit. Make sure you use a large stock pot, because this recipe is big. SIMPLY AMAZING!"
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This recipe has been rated 24 times with an average star rating of 4.5
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PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  2 Hrs 10 Min
READY IN  2 Hrs 25 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 8 tablespoons butter
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped onions
  • 4 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth
  • 4 (15 ounce) cans mixed vegetables, with liquid
  • 2 (16 ounce) cans kidney beans, with liquid
  • 2 (14.5 ounce) cans whole peeled tomatoes, with liquid
  • 1 (16 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 4 1/4 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 4 teaspoons dried parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup canned garbanzo beans, drained
  • 4 cups heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese for topping

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a large stock pot over medium heat, stir and cook onions in butter until soft. Add broth, mixed vegetables, kidney beans, tomatoes, spinach, and tomato paste; simmer gently for 1 1/2 hours.
  2. Using a slotted spoon, remove about half of the vegetables to a blender or food processor, reserving liquid in stock pot. Puree the vegetables until smooth and return them to stock pot.
  3. Stir in garlic powder, parsley, salt, pepper, basil, macaroni, 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese, garbanzo beans, and heavy cream; cook for 1/2 hour, stirring frequently. Pour into bowls and sprinkle with additional Parmesan cheese.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.46 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 27, 2006 by GOURMETMOMMY 
This is a fabulous, fabulous recipe!!! Ron's not kidding when he says to use a big pot and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.46 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 3, 2007 by MrsRPM 
I LOVED this soup!! I only had beef stock on hand and used that instead, and halved the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.46 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 10, 2006 by Sugar Mama 
I am a Detroiter and LOVE Lelli's minestrone soup!!! We go to Lelli's in Auburn Hills every... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.46 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 2, 2006 by Lindsey 
i used this recipe as i needed alot of soup and something abit different for my sons... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.46 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 31, 2006 by acctngrrl 
This is a very good minestrone soup. It is a little unusual to add cream (I think) but it was... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.46 star rating.
Reviewed on May 15, 2006 by SJGREWE 
Wonderful recipe! I was looking for a recipe to mimic Columbo Italia in Mt. Clemens, and this... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.46 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 6, 2007 by CHEESECAKEMAKER 
Recipe was too much! IN EVERY WAY! Must also be "a Michigan thing". This recipe makes enough... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.46 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 14, 2008 by LIRPAG 
I always try new recipes on groups of friends! They loved it!!! I didn't blend the veggies,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.46 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 11, 2008 by JOI 
THIS IS THE RECIPE THAT MADE ME JOIN THIS SITE......MY MOTHER IN LAW MADE IT FOR 50 FRIENDS &... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.46 star rating.
Reviewed on May 16, 2008 by KIMMERS1104 
I thoroughly enjoyed this soup. Many in the home and offices did as well. I followed exact and... MORE

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Best Darn Minestrone Soup Around

Servings Per Recipe: 12

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 558

  • Total Fat: 38.7g
  • Cholesterol: 132mg
  • Sodium: 1490mg
  • Total Carbs: 43.1g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 13.5g
  • Protein: 13g

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