HOME-STYLE MINESTRONE

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Minestrone soup is one of life's great pleasures. Serve with thick slices of toasted Italian country bread and enjoy a timeless classic of Italian cooking.

Provided by Progresso

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Progresso®

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 13

¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
6 medium cloves garlic, chopped
2 cups finely chopped yellow onions
1 cup diced celery
1 cup diced carrots
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh rosemary or thyme leaves
1 (15 ounce) can Progresso® cannellini beans, drained
1 ½ cups Progresso® diced tomatoes
4 cups diced green or yellow zucchini
1 cup uncooked tubetti pasta or other small tube pasta
2 (32 ounce) cartons Progresso® reduced sodium chicken broth
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, if desired
½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In 6-quart stockpot, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic; cook and stir until garlic begins to brown. Stir in onions, celery and carrots; cook 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender.
  • Stir in rosemary, beans, tomatoes, zucchini, pasta and broth; heat to boiling. Reduce heat.
  • Cover; simmer about 20 minutes or until pasta is tender. Season with salt and pepper. Serve with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180.1 calories, Carbohydrate 21.2 g, Cholesterol 3.5 mg, Fat 7.3 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 8.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 696.8 mg, Sugar 4.2 g

Chouhdary Umar
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This minestrone is the perfect meal for a cold winter day.


Otemah Abena Oppong
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I'm not a huge fan of minestrone, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and satisfying.


Jotham
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This minestrone is a great way to save money. It's made with inexpensive ingredients, and it's a hearty and filling meal.


Sardar Alii
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I made this minestrone for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!


Madina Hibu
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This minestrone is the perfect comfort food. It's warm, hearty, and filling. It's also a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Jerusa Litunya
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I was a bit skeptical about making my own minestrone, but this recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious.


SUJON SUTRADHAR
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This minestrone is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I always have a bunch of odds and ends in my fridge, and this is a great way to use them up.


Nazi Noor
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I love that this minestrone is so versatile. I can add or remove vegetables depending on what I have on hand.


Muqeeb Hacker boy
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This is the best minestrone I've ever had. The broth is so flavorful, and the vegetables are cooked to perfection.


Letitia Henderson
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I've made this minestrone several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's hearty and filling, and the leftovers are even better the next day.


P G X
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This minestrone was a hit with my family! The flavors were rich and complex, and the vegetables were cooked perfectly.