MINESTRONE SOUP II

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This is a wonderful minestrone soup that 's filled with tons of vegetables. Feel free to add different vegetables or ingredients. Serve with grated Parmesan cheese.

Provided by Ann Satler

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Minestrone

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 20

4 slices bacon
1 cup chopped onion
4 cloves garlic, minced
⅓ pound ground beef
1 cup minced celery
1 cup cubed carrots
2 cups tomato puree
2 (14.5 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes
1 (14 ounce) can beef broth
1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed French onion soup
5 cups water
¼ cup red wine
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
salt and pepper to taste
1 cup chopped zucchini
2 cups spinach, rinsed and sliced
1 cup uncooked spinach pasta
1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained
¼ cup chopped parsley

Steps:

  • In a large stock pot, cook bacon and drain off fat. Add onion, garlic, and beef. When onions are translucent, add celery, carrot, pureed tomatoes, whole tomatoes, broth, condensed soup, water, wine, oregano, basil, salt and pepper. Cook for 15 minutes.
  • Stir in zucchini, spinach, pasta, garbanzo beans and parsley. Cook for 15 minutes and serve with fresh Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 387.4 calories, Carbohydrate 43.9 g, Cholesterol 34.1 mg, Fat 17.4 g, Fiber 7.8 g, Protein 16.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 1633.7 mg, Sugar 13.2 g

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


Jaiden Wilson
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This soup is the perfect way to warm up on a cold day.


Md Suvo
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I made this soup for a potluck, and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it.


Andrew Yahaya
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This was my first time making minestrone soup, and it turned out great! Thanks for the recipe.


Asmt Khan1234
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I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves minestrone soup.


Da Khapero Watan
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


sojon mia
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I've made this soup several times now, and it's always delicious. I love the combination of flavors.


Joshua Gary
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This soup is so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


Akif Sadikhov
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I love the flexibility of this recipe. I can add or remove vegetables depending on what I have on hand.


Denson Mohombi
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This minestrone soup is the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day. It's hearty, flavorful, and packed with vegetables.