ITALIAN MINESTRONE

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Hearty, flavorful and classic... This Italian minestrone soup recipe is a soup lover's delight. It's special because of the assortment of vegetables inside - zucchini, yellow squash, tomato, bell peppers, carrots, and onion. The broth has a wonderful flavor - you taste basil and oregano in each bite. It's a bright, fresh soup...

Provided by Debra Freeman

Categories     Other Soups

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 c chopped onion
1 1/2 c chopped carrot
1 c diced green pepper
5 c cubed zucchini & yelow squash
4 c fresh diced roma toamatoes
3-4 c chicken or vegetable broth
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
2 tsp dried basil leaves
1/2 tsp dried oregano leaves
1 Tbsp minced garlic from jar
1/2 c whole wheat pasta, elbow, shells or penne
1 can(s) dark red kidney beans, undrained, 15.5 oz
1 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. In a large Dutch oven pot, combine the first ten ingredients.
  • 2. Bring to a boil.
  • 3. Then cover and reduce heat to a simmer for 45 minutes.
  • 4. Add beans and pasta. Bring to a boil again. Then cover and reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 20 more minutes.
  • 5. Ladle into bowls and garnish. Enjoy!

Samsuddin 1980
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Overall, I was disappointed with this soup. I would not recommend it.


Elizabeth Cales
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This soup is not very flavorful. I had to add a lot of salt and pepper to make it taste good.


Annette Parise
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This soup is not very kid-friendly. My kids didn't like the vegetables in it.


Jared Kopunye
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This soup was a lot of work to make. It took me over an hour to prepare and cook.


Shedrack Ogbui
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I didn't like the addition of the pesto. I thought it overpowered the other flavors in the soup.


Presentah Ptar
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This soup was too thick for my taste. I had to add more water to thin it out.


Maamar Taleb
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my soup didn't turn out very good. The flavors were bland and the vegetables were overcooked.


Clayton Garrett
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This soup is a great value. It's packed with healthy ingredients and it's very affordable to make.


Razwan Khan
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This soup is a great make-ahead meal. I made it on the weekend and then reheated it for lunch during the week.


Aiden Bosby
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I made this soup in my slow cooker and it was perfect. It was so easy to make, and it was delicious.


Sanjula Madushka
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This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved it!


Frempong Samuel
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I'm not a huge fan of vegetables, but this soup was surprisingly good. The flavors were well-balanced and the vegetables were cooked perfectly.


Ntoko Nxele
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This soup is so hearty and filling. It's the perfect meal for a cold winter day.


Kazol Islam
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I love the addition of the pesto to this soup. It gives it a really nice flavor.


Sk Suruj
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I always have a bunch of odds and ends in my fridge, and this soup is the perfect way to use them up.


Mohamed Mahmoud
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I've made this soup several times now, and it's always a winner. It's so easy to make, and it's always delicious.


Shero Gaber
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This minestrone is the perfect comfort food. It's warm, hearty, and filling, and it's packed with healthy vegetables.


Kelebogile Mogale
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it, and I got so many compliments. I will definitely be making it again.


Neil Collins
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This minestrone soup was a hit with my family! The flavors were rich and hearty, and the vegetables were perfectly cooked. I especially loved the addition of the pesto, which gave the soup a nice pop of flavor.