Claudette's Minestrone

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"This recipe was given to me by mother-in-law, it is the greatest winter warm-up soup ever." — Claudette

Directions

In a large pot combine the potatoes, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, beans, tomato paste and water. Cook over medium heat until all the vegetables are tender.
Transfer soup to a food processor or blender and puree until smooth. Return to pot and stir in the pasta. Cook until pasta is done. Serve with Romano or Parmesan cheese, if desired.

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Sep 22, 2003

This was a great,easy soup. I am not a big soup eater, but this was so full of yummy things!! it was great, especially on a cold winter day.

—ALICIAU

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Jan 11, 2005

I was amazed that this recipe did not call for any seasonings, not even salt! The recipe itself is very bland, so I added italian seasoning and garlic salt. I would have also preferred a greater variety of vegetables. I added some spinach. After a few modifications, my family gobbled it up.

—CURLYGIRLY10

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14 Ratings

Dec 03, 2005

This recipe alone does not make minestrone soup in my opinion. It had no flavor and did not resemble any minestrone I have ever tasted. However, with this recipe and some ideas I got by looking at other minestrone recipes it turned out to be pretty tasty.

—RETSIGERLEHCAR

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Oct 12, 2003

It is a healthy soup unfortunately without taste. Easy but not tasty. I added beef broth base to improve the taste.

—GASPARD

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Jul 15, 2008

Did not like this recipe at all, no flavor. Even after adding lots of salt and pepper.

—Miss Kitty

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Feb 06, 2013

I went into this recipe knowing that many other reviewers pointed to it being flavorless. I started by sauteing the onions, celery and carrots in a dab of oil before continuing, to enhance their flavors. Then I added the garlic. Then the water, tomato paste and beans. When the veggies had softened up, I gave the soup a taste. It tasted like a watered down tomato, not even the veggies added flavor. So I added a few spoonfuls of organic chicken base, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. I like a chunky soup and had never heard of anyone pureeing minestrone, so I skipped the blending step. Then I added the pasta, some more water because I could tell the pasta would soak most of the broth up, and also a handful of frozen spinach. My end result was a good soup. I served it with shredded Parmesan cheese and biscuits.

—*~Lissa~*

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Nutrition

Calories
191 kcal
10%

Carbohydrates
40.7 g
13%

Cholesterol
0 mg
0%

Fat
0.7 g
1%

Fiber
7.3 g
29%

Protein
7.1 g
14%

Sodium
245 mg
10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Claudette's Minestrone

Serving Size: 1/10 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 10
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 191
Calories from Fat: 6

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.7g 1 %
Saturated Fat 0.1g < 1 %
Cholesterol 0mg 0 %
Sodium 245mg 10 %
** Potassium 778mg 22 %
Total Carbohydrates 40.7g 13 %
Dietary Fiber 7.3g 29 %
Protein 7.1g 14 %
Sugars 5.2g
Vitamin A 126 %
Vitamin C 46 %
Calcium 7 %
Iron 23 %
** Thiamin 21 %
** Niacin 25 %
** Vitamin B6 27 %
** Magnesium 16 %
** Folate 31 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.