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Minestrone Soup I

SUBMITTED BY: A. Hatton  PHOTO BY: Caroline C 

"All the food groups are represented. Serve this hearty soup with lightly toasted bread to get every last drop. Recipe can be doubled."
Minestrone Soup I Recipe
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This recipe has been rated 176 times with an average star rating of 4.7
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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 4 tablespoons 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 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 1/2 cups cubed potatoes
  • 1 quart chicken broth
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup elbow macaroni
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

DIRECTIONS

  1. Melt butter or margarine in a heavy pot over medium heat. Add onion, celery, and carrots; saute for a few minutes.
  2. 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.
  3. Add pasta, and simmer for 30 minutes more. Correct seasoning, and serve hot with grated cheese.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on mar. 18, 2003 by DANCINGQUEEN 
The very best minestrone ever! A huge success with the family and guests. Add more tomato... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 28, 2008 by NOELLER67 
Delicious and so easy! I used Swanson's organic chicken broth and a tomato paste w/ italian... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on mar. 17, 2006 by Caroline C 
FANTASTIC!! Instead of using regular chicken broth, I first roasted the Christmas day turkey... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 9, 2004 by Katherine 
This is very good. I subsituted kidney beans for cannelini beans and a tablespoon of ketchup... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 13, 2005 by EFY2178 
My husband asked for Minestroni soup for dinner and I found this recipe. Wonderful. I had... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 23, 2007 by jodie 
This soup is the best! A big time saver is to chop the carrots, celery and onions in a food... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 12, 2006 by COURTNEYGRIFF 
This recipe is delicious! I sauteed some chopped bacon first until it was a little crispy,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 22, 2008 by Cindy D. 
YUMMY YUMMY YUMMY!!! I used organic chicken Better then Bouillon for the stock, added... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 3, 2006 by deeny 
I love this recipe. I used butter, vegetable broth, Barilla wheat pasta (more than noted,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 4, 2007 by Chrissy 
Hearty & Flavorful. It's so hearty it can almost be considered a stew! MORE

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Nutritional Information
Minestrone Soup I

Servings Per Recipe: 6

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 275

  • Total Fat: 8.1g
  • Cholesterol: 4mg
  • Sodium: 1419mg
  • Total Carbs: 41.6g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 7.2g
  • Protein: 10.6g

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