Best Darn Minestrone Soup Around

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This creamy minestrone soup is simply amazing! It's very similar to the one served at Lelli's restaurant in Detroit. Be sure to use a large stockpot because this recipe makes a lot.

Submitted by Chef Ron
Updated on March 16, 2024
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
2 hrs 5 mins
Total Time:
2 hrs 15 mins
Servings:
12
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

  • 1/2 cup butter

  • 1 ½ cups chopped onions

  • 4 (15 ounce) cans mixed vegetables, with liquid

  • 4 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth

  • 2 (16 ounce) cans kidney beans, with liquid

  • 2 (14.5 ounce) cans whole peeled tomatoes, with liquid

  • 1 (16 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach

  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste

  • 4 cups heavy cream

  • 1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni

  • 1 cup canned garbanzo beans, drained

  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided

  • 4 ¼ teaspoons garlic powder

  • 4 teaspoons dried parsley

  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

  • 1 teaspoon dried basil

  • ½ teaspoon salt

Directions

  1. Melt butter in a large stock pot over medium heat. Add onions and sauté until soft. Add mixed vegetables, broth, kidney beans, tomatoes, spinach, and tomato paste; simmer gently for 1 1/2 hours.

  2. Use a slotted spoon to transfer about 1/2 of the vegetables to a blender or food processor, reserving the liquid in the stockpot. Purée vegetables until smooth, then return to the pot.

  3. Stir in heavy cream, macaroni, garbanzo beans, 1/2 of the Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, parsley, pepper, basil, and salt. Cook, stirring frequently, for 30 minutes.

  4. Ladle into bowls and sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

587 Calories
41g Fat
43g Carbs
16g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 587
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 41g 52%
Saturated Fat 24g 122%
Cholesterol 138mg 46%
Sodium 1592mg 69%
Total Carbohydrate 43g 16%
Dietary Fiber 14g 48%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 16g 31%
Vitamin C 17mg 19%
Calcium 269mg 21%
Iron 4mg 24%
Potassium 653mg 14%

* 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.