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Minestrone Soup

Source
http://www.recipezaar.com/320862
Yield
Approx 8 servings
Prep info
30 min prep + 1 hr cook
Prep time
30 minutes
Cook time
1 hour
Time required
1 hour, 30 minutes
Oven preheat
N/A
Type
Soup
Status
Edited
Tags
italian

Ingredients

  • Saute:
  • 2 t canola oil
  • 2.25 c diced onion
  • 1.5 c diced carrot
  • 1.5 c diced celery
  • Then add and simmer:
  • 3 c chopped tomato
  • 3/4 c green beans
  • 2 c cooked beans
  • 1.5 c chopped white cabbage
  • 1 t salt
  • 1.5 t freshly ground white pepper
  • 1.5 t garlic powder
  • 1.5 t basil
  • 1.5 t oregano
  • 3 T beef bouillon (low sodium)
  • 2.25 T chicken bouillon (low sodium)
  • 5.25 c water (or stock, plus more as needed)
  • 3/4 c tomato paste
  • 1/3 c barley
  • After simmering:
  • water (or broth, as needed)
  • 3/4 c frozen peas
  • 3/4 c small pasta
  • grated parmesan cheese (for garnish)
  • bacon bits (for garnish)

Method

  1. In large soup pot (5L) over medium-high heat, warm oil. Add onions, carrots, and celery. Saute until onions are translucent. Add tomatoes, green beans, kidney beans, cabbage, herbs and spices, bouillon, water, tomato puree and barley. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 45 minutes.
  2. Stir in peas and pasta. Simmer 15 minutes.
  3. Ladle into bowls and sprinkle generously with grated Parmesan cheese.

Notes

SJ Note: This is delicious, and rather filling - we have it quite frequently.  With jacket potatoes, it makes a meal! Be sure to use the large stock pot.

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