Hearty Minestrone Soup

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This minestrone soup recipe features vegetables, beans, and pasta in a rich, tomato-based broth. Serve this hearty soup with lightly toasted bread to mop up every last drop. The recipe can easily be doubled.

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Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 40 mins
Total Time:
2 hrs 5 mins
Servings:
6
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 4 tablespoons margarine

  • ¾ cup chopped onion

  • ½ cup chopped carrots

  • ¼ cup chopped celery

  • 1 (32 ounce) container chicken broth

  • 1 (19 ounce) can cannellini beans

  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes

  • 1 ½ cups cubed potatoes

  • ½ cup shredded cabbage

  • 2 tablespoons dried parsley

  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • ½ cup elbow macaroni

  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. Melt margarine in a heavy stockpot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery; sauté until beginning to soften, 3 to 4 minutes. Add broth, beans, tomatoes, potatoes, cabbage, parsley, tomato paste, garlic, and salt; bring to a boil.

  2. Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 1 hour. Add pasta and simmer for 30 minutes more. Adjust seasoning as needed.

  3. Ladle into bowls and garnish with Parmesan cheese.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

292 Calories
10g Fat
41g Carbs
12g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 292
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10g 12%
Saturated Fat 3g 13%
Cholesterol 6mg 2%
Sodium 766mg 33%
Total Carbohydrate 41g 15%
Dietary Fiber 7g 26%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 12g 25%
Vitamin C 19mg 21%
Calcium 193mg 15%
Iron 5mg 27%
Potassium 872mg 19%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.