OLIVE GARDEN MINESTRONE SOUP
Posted in response to a request. This is a wonderfully hearty soup that is pretty close to Olive Garden's. We used to go there several times a month when I lived close and get the soup and bread sticks. Mmmmmm
Provided by TishT
Categories Cheese
Time 3h20m
Yield 1 qty estimated, 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Slowly saute finely minced onion, celery and carrot in butter until very brown.
- Add peas and beans and about 3 quarts of water.
- Cook slowly until beans are almost done (check garbanzos- they will take the longest) about 2 to 2 1/2 hours.
- Add the remaining vegetables, rice and spices and more water if necessary and cook another hour.
- About 20 minutes before serving time add the macaroni and more water if needed.
- Ladle into bowls and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
- Serve with crusty garlic bread.
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Katie McKinnon
[email protected]This soup is delicious and so easy to make! I love the combination of flavors and the fact that it's so hearty. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.
Edward Ntuli
[email protected]I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and the flavors are amazing. I love the addition of the Parmesan cheese at the end. It really takes the soup to the next level.
Stacy Johnson
[email protected]This soup was a big hit with my family! The flavors were well-balanced and the soup was very hearty. I will definitely be making this soup again.
Jeremiah Hall
[email protected]I made this soup last night and it was delicious! The flavors were perfect and the soup was very filling. I will definitely be making this soup again.
Nomi Noon
[email protected]This soup is amazing! I've made it several times and it's always a hit. My family loves the rich flavor and the hearty vegetables. It's also very easy to make, which is a huge plus.
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[email protected]I made this soup for my family last night and they loved it! The flavors were perfect and the soup was very filling. I will definitely be making this soup again.
Lauris Jurgutis
[email protected]This soup is delicious and so easy to make! I love the combination of flavors and the fact that it's so hearty. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.
Methab Khan
[email protected]I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and the flavors are amazing. I love the addition of the Parmesan cheese at the end. It really takes the soup to the next level.
Janiyah Washington
[email protected]This soup was a big hit with my family! The flavors were well-balanced and the soup was very hearty. I will definitely be making this soup again.
Michael Melton
[email protected]I made this soup last night and it was delicious! The flavors were perfect and the soup was very filling. I will definitely be making this soup again.
NABILA ISLAM
[email protected]This soup is amazing! I've made it several times and it's always a hit. My family loves the rich flavor and the hearty vegetables. It's also very easy to make, which is a huge plus.
Godknows Sibanda
[email protected]I made this soup for my family last night and they loved it! The flavors were perfect and the soup was very filling. I will definitely be making this soup again.
Vincent Hurtado
[email protected]This soup is delicious and so easy to make! I love the combination of flavors and the fact that it's so hearty. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.
King Salah
[email protected]I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and the flavors are amazing. I love the addition of the Parmesan cheese at the end. It really takes the soup to the next level.
Amira Niseam
[email protected]This soup was a big hit with my family! The flavors were well-balanced and the soup was very hearty. I will definitely be making this soup again.
Yamin Ali
[email protected]I made this soup last night and it was delicious! The flavors were perfect and the soup was very filling. I will definitely be making this soup again.
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[email protected]This soup is amazing! I've made it several times and it's always a hit. My family loves the rich flavor and the hearty vegetables. It's also very easy to make, which is a huge plus.