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.

Submitted by Ann Satler
Updated on July 14, 2022
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Ingredients

  • 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

Directions

  1. 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.

  2. Stir in zucchini, spinach, pasta, garbanzo beans and parsley. Cook for 15 minutes and serve with fresh Parmesan cheese.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

387 Calories
17g Fat
44g Carbs
16g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 387
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 17g 22%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 34mg 11%
Sodium 1634mg 71%
Total Carbohydrate 44g 16%
Dietary Fiber 8g 28%
Total Sugars 13g
Protein 16g 33%
Vitamin C 36mg 40%
Calcium 150mg 12%
Iron 6mg 33%
Potassium 1237mg 26%

* 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.