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Minestrone Soup

Source
http://www.recipezaar.com/320862
Yield
4-5 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
Favourite
Tags
italian

Ingredients

  • Saute:
  • 1 t canola oil
  • 145 g diced onion
  • 105 g diced carrot
  • 95 g diced celery
  • Then add and simmer Lot 2:
  • 400 g chopped tomato (1 can)
  • 50 g green beans
  • 1 c cooked beans
  • 70 g chopped white cabbage
  • 1/2 t salt
  • 3/4 t freshly ground white pepper
  • 3/4 t garlic powder
  • 3/4 t basil
  • 3/4 t oregano
  • 1.5 beef bouillon cubes (low sodium)
  • 1 chicken bouillon cube (low sodium)
  • 800 mL water (or stock, plus more as needed)
  • 105 g tomato paste
  • 70 g barley
  • After simmering:
  • water (or broth, as needed)
  • 60 g frozen peas
  • 50 g small pasta
  • grated parmesan cheese (for garnish)
  • 20 g bacon bits (per serving, 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.
  2. Add Lot 2: tomatoes, green beans, kidney beans, cabbage, herbs and spices, bouillon, water, tomato puree and barley.
  3. Bring to a boil.
  4. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 45 minutes.
  5. Stir in peas and pasta. Simmer 15 minutes.
  6. 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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