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Minestrone

Prepare to be bowled over by homemade Minestrone that puts those store-bought brands to shame. It doesn't take a food critic to know that this succulent soup is comfort food at it's very best. And did we mention it's chock full of healthy vegetables?


Minestrone

Ingredients

For 8 people

  • 10 cup(s) cooked red beans
  • 1 teaspoon(s) salt
  • 1 clove garlic, pressed
  • 1/4 cup(s) chopped parsley
  • 1 zucchini, sliced
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 3 tablespoon(s) butter
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1/2 cup(s) uncooked elbow macaroni
  • 1 teaspoon(s) basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon(s) pepper
  • 1 tablespoon(s) oil
  • 1 carrot, diced
  • 5 leaves spinach or chard,chopped
  • 1 cup(s) tomato sauce or stewed tomatoes
  • 4 ounce(s) Parmiggiano Reggiano, grated; or as much as desired

Directions

Crush 7 cups of beans and leave the remaining beans whole. Combine all remaining ingredients except macaroni and basil. Bring to a boil. Turn down heat and simmer for 45 minutes. Add basil and macaroni and cook an additional 15 minutes. Serve with a sprinkling of grated Parmiggiano Reggiano.
Ready in 1 hour and 15 min

Nutrition facts

  • Kcal: 441.36 kcal
  • Fibers (g): 18.09g
  • Sodium (mg): 978.95mg
  • Carbs: 60.05g
  • Fat: 11.99g
  • Saturated fat (g): 6.18g
  • Proteins: 25.78g