Minestrone Soup II

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Jun 21, 2003

This is a favorite in our household--we've tried lots of other minestrone recipes before, but none as delicious as this!

—COOKINGIRL

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Jan 31, 2003

This recipe makes a lot of soup! I used a 6 1/2 quart stock pot, and it was almost to the rim. If you choose this recipe be sure to fry the bacon, brown the hamburger, and chop the veggies ahead of time, so you can throw it all together before dinner. Otherwise you will be watching this pot for a while.

—ABETTERLIFE

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Jan 22, 2004

I tried this and it is marvelous! I am making it again today and instead of bacon I am using ham and turkey carcasses I saved in the freezer. I boil them (for at least 2hours slowly) and they make a rich broth from which to make this soup. Thanks Ms Satler for your recipe ideas!

—MONNALIKI

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Jan 01, 2007

I am about to make this soup again. I just decided to post a review and rating of this recipe because I thought it was a great and easy soup that anyone can prepare and serve with confidence. I really enjoyed making it and thought it made a really easy and enjoyable home cooked soup. Try it if you haven't!

—thefriedrichs

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Jun 18, 2008

Please be aware: to make this soup properly it is a lot of work!Also, being from Europe I cant believe Italians use bacon. I used a inner HAM bone for stock, and then added the can of Beef stock. It is delicious, but I suggest somewhat more italian herbs, because it was kind of flat. Instead of stewed tomatoes, consider fresh on the vine tomatoes. If you use fresh, add some sugar. Make sure you buy fresh parmesan cheese, not the prefab stuff. It makes a huge different.

—kinker020

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Feb 17, 2008

I made the soup exactly as written. The flavor s absolutely wonderful and it's chock full of goodies! However, it does make quite a large quantity. I went through two crock pots, finally putting everything in my largest stock pot, before I found something that would contain all of the ingredients. Unless you've got a stock pot, as opposed to a standard dutch oven, the quantity as written might create a headache. Tasty, but a headache.

—Rocky Hill Gal

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Jan 04, 2008

Pretty good! I, however, had to alter the recipe just slightly. 6 slices of bacon, 1 cup of cooked ground beef, 4 carrots, 4 stalks of celery, 1/2 onion, 2 zucchinis, 1 (10.5 oz) can of diced tomatoes, 1 can (10.5 oz) of water, 2 cans chicken broth, 1 package of onion soup, and 2 tbsp of savoury seasoning! Simmered for an hour and it was delicious.

—XXXNAUGHTY

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Dec 09, 2002

Awesome!! My uncle and aunt, who are both 80, said it was the best minestrone soup they ever had!! Thanks

—icookueat

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Nutrition

Calories
387 kcal
19%

Carbohydrates
43.9 g
14%

Cholesterol
34 mg
11%

Fat
17.4 g
27%

Fiber
7.8 g
31%

Protein
16.3 g
33%

Sodium
1634 mg
65%

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

Nutritional Information

Minestrone Soup II

Serving Size: 1/6 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 6
Amount Per Serving
** Calories: 387
** Calories from Fat: 156

% Daily Value *
** Total Fat 17.4g 27 %
** Saturated Fat 5.9g 30 %
** Cholesterol 34mg 11 %
** Sodium 1634mg 65 %
** Potassium 1237mg 35 %
** Total Carbohydrates 43.9g 14 %
** Dietary Fiber 7.8g 31 %
** Protein 16.3g 33 %
** Sugars 13.2g
** Vitamin A 112 %
** Vitamin C 60 %
** Calcium 19 %
** Iron 60 %
** Thiamin 30 %
** Niacin 62 %
** Vitamin B6 42 %
** Magnesium 31 %
** Folate 68 %

* 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.