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Hearty Minestrone Soup


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  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Description

Hearty soup to warm you up on a cold day. Recipe on PocketChangeGourmet.com


Ingredients

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  • 3 tablespoons olive or canola oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 celery ribs, chopped
  • 2 medium carrots, chopped
  • 1 medium zucchini, peeled and chopped
  • 1 medium green pepper, cleaned and chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 1/2 cups water
  • 2 cans (14 1/2 oz) diced tomatoes (we used fire roasted)
  • 1 can (15 oz) garbanzo beans
  • 1 can (6 oz) tomato paste
  • 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
  • 3 tablespoons parsley flakes
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 2 teaspoons dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 cup pasta shells

Instructions

  1. Cut all vegetables
  2. In a large pot on the stove, heat oil and cook onions about 2-3 minutes until tender
  3. Add the celery, carrots, zucchini, green pepper, and garlic; cook 3 minutes
  4. Stir in the water, tomatoes, beans, tomato paste, sauce and seasonings.
  5. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes
  6. Stir in pasta and cook 12-15 minutes or until tender
  7. Garnish with parsley, basil, or cheese if desired. Serve with Cornbread
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes