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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 its very best. And did we mention it's chock full of healthy vegetables?


Minestrone

Ingredients

For 8 people

  • 10 cup(s) cooked (or canned) red kidney beans
  • 1 teaspoon(s) salt
  • 1 clove garlic, crushed
  • 1/4 cup(s) chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 zucchini, sliced
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 3 tablespoon(s) butter, salted
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1/2 cup(s) elbow macaroni, uncooked
  • 1 teaspoon(s) basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon(s) pepper
  • 1 tablespoon(s) olive oil
  • 1 medium carrot, diced
  • 5 leaves swiss chard, chopped
  • 1 cup(s) tomato sauce
  • 1/4 cup(s) parmigiano reggiano, grated to taste

Directions

Heat oil in 4-quart saucepan. Add garlic, onion and celery, and saute' for about 5 minutes. Add all remaining ingredients except spaghetti. Stir until ingredients are well mixed. Bring to boil and reduce heat, cover and simmer for about 45 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add uncooked spaghetti and simmer for 25-30 minutes.

Nutrition facts

  • Kcal: 370.43 kcal
  • Fibers (g): 13.79g
  • Sodium (mg): 1051.79mg
  • Carbs: 56.39g
  • Fat: 8.72g
  • Saturated fat (g): 3.44g
  • Proteins: 19.58g