Minestrone Soup
"Warm your bones with a healthy sized bowl of minestrone soup that's jam-packed with loads of different veggies, pasta, and beans. With a colorful array of fresh veggies simmered in a tomato-like broth, this minestrone soup is hearty and healthy. This classic soup recipe comes in many different variations, all of which are amply delicious! Minestrone soup is comforting and healthy with a rainbow of colorful vegetables, beans, pasta, and seasonings. It’s similar to our vegetable rice soup in terms of its veggie-packed goodness, yet it leaves so much room for experimentation. Plus, it makes great leftovers on a chilly day. "
Serves18
Preparation Time15 min
Cooking Time1 hr
Cooking Vessel SizeDutch Oven
Ingredients
- 1 cup Olive Oil
- 1 cup Butter
- 1 Yellow Onion
- 2 Carrots
- 2 Ribs Celery
- 1 pound Green Beans
- 1 head Cabbage
- 2 Medium Zucchini
- 16 ounce Diced Tomatoes
- 5 ounce Spinach
- 6 cup Vegetable Stock
- 2 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Pepper
- 16 ounce Great Northern Beans
- 16 ounce Dark Red Kidney Beans
- 8 ounce Ditalini Pasta
- Parmesan Cheese, Basil, parsley
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In a large dutch oven (7.5 or 8 qt), heat oil and butter until melted. Add the onions, carrots, celery, and green beans. Cook for 10 minutes stirring occasionally.
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Add in the cabbage, zucchini or squash, and diced tomatoes. Cook for another 10 minutes stirring occasionally.
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