Best 8 Crowd Size Minestrone Recipes

MINESTRONE SOUP FOR A CROWD

Steps:

• Spray 8-quart nonstick Dutch oven with cooking spray; heat over medium heat. Add garlic and onion; cook about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onion is tender.
• Stir in remaining ingredients except pasta. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 45 minutes.
• Heat to boiling. Stir in pasta. Return to boiling. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered 10 to 15 minutes or until pasta is tender.

CROWD-SIZE MINESTRONE

Steps:

• Heat oil in 8-quart Dutch oven over medium heat. Cook garlic and onion in oil about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onion is tender.
• Stir in remaining ingredients except cheese. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 1 hour. Serve with cheese.
• To Refrigerate:.
• Refrigerate tightly covered no longer than 48 hours.
• To Reheat From Refrigerator:.
• Cover and heat soup to boiling in 8-quart Dutch oven over medium heat, stirring occasionally.

MINESTRONE FOR A CROWD

Steps:

• 1. Put the dried cannellini beans in a large pot with 6 cups of water, 6 peeled cloves of garlic, and the sage. Bring the water to a boil, lower the heat, cover, and simmer for at least an hour, or until the beans are tender. Add a teaspoon of salt. 2. Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large soup pot. Add the onion and the remaining cloves of garlic, sliced thin. Cook, stirring occasionally, over medium heat for about 10 minutes. Trim the fennel, cut it into 1/2-inch dice, and add it to the onion and garlic, along with the celery and 1 teaspoon salt. Cook another 15 minutes, stirring now and then. 3. Trim the tough stems off the greens, and cut the greens into 1-inch strips. Peel the tomatoes, and cut them into chunks, keeping all the juice (you should have about 3 cups). Peel and seed the butter-nut squash, and cut it into 1-inch dice (about 2 cups). Seed and coarsely chop the pimentos. Cut the zucchini in half lengthwise, and slice it thick. Add these vegetables to the soup pot, along with 5 cups water, the parsley and basil, and a generous pinch of oregano. Bring the soup to a boil, lower the heat, cover, and let simmer for about 20 minutes. 4. When the cannellini are ready, add them to the vegetable soup along with |all their broth, plenty of freshly ground black pepper, the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, and as much of the vegetable broth as you need to give the soup a consistency you like. Simmer the soup a few minutes to marry the flavors, then taste, and adjust with more salt and pepper, if needed. 5. To serve, drizzle a little fruity green olive oil on top of each bowl, or add a teaspoon of pesto, and pass around some Parmigiano-Reggiano. Recipe printed with permission from Love Soup, by Anna Thomas.

CONTEST-WINNING EASY MINESTRONE

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, saute the carrots, celery and onion in oil and butter until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer., Stir in the broth, tomato sauce, beans, chickpeas, tomatoes, cabbage, basil, parsley, oregano and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Add macaroni; cook, uncovered, 6-8 minutes or until macaroni and vegetables are tender., Ladle soup into bowls. Sprinkle with cheese. Freeze option: Before adding cheese, freeze cooled soup in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little broth or water if necessary.

MINESTRONE

Steps:

• In a stockpot, saute the onions, celery and parsley in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the broth, tomatoes, tomato sauce, cabbage, carrots, basil, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour. , In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir into soup along with the zucchini, beans and pasta. Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until vegetables and pasta are tender. Top each serving with cheese.

CROWD-SIZE MINESTRONE

Steps:

• 1. Heat oil in 8-quart Dutch oven over medium heat. Cook garlic and onion in oil about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onion is tender.2. Stir in remaining ingredients except cheese. Heat to boiling reduce heat. Cover and simmer 1 hour. Serve with cheese.TO MAKE AHEAD: Tightly cover soup and refrigerate no longer than 48 hours. To reheat, cover and heat to boiling over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Serve with cheese.FOOD for THOUGHT Packed with vegetables and legumes, this is a tasty vegetarian delight. The Food Guide Pyramid recommends a plant-based diet, loaded with fiber, vitamins and minerals, and this soup fills the bill."Soup is healing to the soul as well as the body. Though this recipe looks long, it serves many and keeps a long time in the freezer. Just store in individual containers and heat when ready to serve." -JUDY O.NUTRITION FACTS: High in vitamins A and C, iron, folic acid, magnesium and potassium excellent source of fiber1 Serving: Calories 190 (Calories from fat 35) Fat 4g (Saturated 1g) Cholesterol 0mg Sodium 1310mg Potassium 1080mg Carbohydrate 36g (Dietary Fiber 10g) Protein 13g % DAILY VALUE: Vitamin A 100% Vitamin C 42% Calcium 12% Iron 24% Folic Acid 52% Magnesium 22% DIET EXCHANGES: 2 Starch, 1/2 Very Lean Meat, 1 VegetableHelpful For These Side Effects: (n), (c)From "Betty Crocker's Living with Cancer Cookbook." Text Copyright 2005 General Mills, Inc. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

MINESTRONE SOUP

Steps:

• Brown meat in skillet; drain well.
• In a medium pot, combine all ingredients except noodles and cheese.
• Bring to a boil and add noodles. Lower heat to simmer.
• Simmer 15-20 minutes or until noodles are cooked. Stir occasionally and adjust seasoning to taste.
• Ladle into bowls and sprinkle with cheese.
• I serve this with crusty bread.
• You can add additional seasonings if desired to your personal preference.

EASY MINESTRONE SOUP

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add celery, carrots, and onion. Cook, stirring frequently, until onion begins to turn translucent, about 4 minutes. Add garlic and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
• Add vegetable broth, marinara sauce, tomato paste, and Italian seasoning. Stir to combine. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, uncovered, until carrots are soft, about 10 minutes.
• Add pasta and zucchini. Cook until pasta is tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in beans, kale, salt, and pepper. Remove from heat and allow soup to cool slightly. Spoon into individual bowls and garnish with Parmesan cheese.