MAMMA MIA MINESTRONE SOUP

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This is a delicious "meal in a bowl" minestrone soup. This version tastes better made a day or two ahead of time and then reheated. This recipe was submitted by a friend of my in a church cookbook.

Provided by Shar-on

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 3h

Yield 1 large pot

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/4 lb pepperoni, rind removed and chopped
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 large onion, coarsely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 stalk celery, cut into 1/4 inch slices
3 carrots, pared and diced into 1/4 inch cubes
2 medium zucchini, quartered and thickly sliced
1 cup shredded red cabbage or 1 cup green cabbage
1 (28 ounce) can Italian plum tomatoes, with juice,chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
5 cups beef broth
2 teaspoons dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 (19 ounce) can white cannellini beans, drained (white kidney beans)
granted parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan simmer the pepperoni, in water to cover, for 5 minues: drain off water.
  • In large soup pot saute the pepperoni, onion and garlic in vegetable oil, stirring till veggies are clear.
  • Add the carrots, celery, zucchini and cabbage.
  • Cook and stir for 2- 3 minutes.
  • Add tomatoes and juice, salt and beef broth, then add basil and thyme.
  • Cover and simmer at least 2 hours.
  • Taste soup and add water or more broth if needed, and correct seasoning.
  • Add the drained beans for the last 15 minutes of cooking.
  • This soup will be rather thick.
  • Serve in soup bowls, topped with grated parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2364.8, Fat 126.5, SaturatedFat 28.6, Cholesterol 135.9, Sodium 6324.6, Carbohydrate 226.3, Fiber 59.7, Sugar 48.7, Protein 101.6

the corrupted freaks
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This soup was amazing!


Muskan Khan
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I'm not a fan of minestrone soup, but this recipe was pretty good.


Nath Sajal
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This soup was delicious! I loved the combination of vegetables and the pesto added a nice touch of flavor.


Angela Stogner
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This soup was a bit bland. I had to add a lot of salt and pepper to make it flavorful.


Juhena Begum
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Haven Stuhlman
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This soup was amazing! It was so flavorful and hearty. I will definitely be making this again.


Bailey Trott
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This soup was a bit too salty for my taste. I think I'll reduce the amount of salt next time I make it.


apurba Saha
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I'm not a fan of minestrone soup, but this recipe was pretty good. It was easy to make and the flavor was decent.


Dk official
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This soup is delicious! I love the combination of vegetables and the pesto adds a nice touch of flavor.


Cantalicia Rodriguez
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. It's so hearty and flavorful, and it's perfect for a cold winter day.


Hapture Elvis
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This soup was a bit bland for my taste. I had to add a lot of salt and pepper to make it flavorful. Otherwise, it was a good recipe.


Joel Richards
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I often add extra vegetables, such as kale or spinach, to make it even more nutritious.


Emilia BK
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This soup was amazing! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The soup was so flavorful and hearty. I will definitely be making this again.


Chloe Heaven
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I'm not a huge fan of minestrone soup, but this recipe changed my mind. The soup was hearty and flavorful, with a perfect balance of vegetables and broth. I'll definitely be making this again.


Faisal Faisalmalik
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This minestrone soup was a hit with my family! It was so easy to make and packed with flavor. I especially loved the addition of the pesto, which gave the soup a delicious depth of flavor.