Italian Minestrone

Name: Italian Minestrone Recipe
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 7 or more cups of water broth or a combination of both; 3 tbsp olive oil; 1 large onion finely chopped; 1 leek sliced; 2 carrots finely chopped; 1 celery stalk finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves finely chopped; 1 bay leaf; 1 sprig of thyme or 1/4 tsp dried; salt and pepper to tast; 2-3 zucchini finely chopped; 3 medium tomatoes peeled and finely chopped; 2 cups of cooked or canned beans such as cannellini; You may also add potatoes and 3 tbsp pesto (not included in the nutrition info)

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Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

7 or more cups of water, broth, or a combination of both3 tbsp olive oil1 large onion finely chopped1 leek sliced2 carrots finely chopped1 celery stalk finely chopped2 garlic cloves finely chopped1 bay leaf1 sprig of thyme or 1/4 tsp driedsalt and pepper to tast2-3 zucchini finely chopped3 medium tomatoes, peeled and finely chopped2 cups of cooked or canned beans such as cannelliniYou may also add potatoes and 3 tbsp pesto (not included in the nutrition info)

Directions

In a saucepan heat the olive oil. Stir in the onion and leek, and cook for 5 minutes, until the onion softens. Add the carrots, celery, and garlic, and cook over moderate heat., stirring often, for another 5 minutes. If using potatoes this is the time to add them in and cook for another 2-3 minutes.

Pour in the broth or water and stir well. Add the herb and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat slightly and cook for 10-12 minutes.

Stir in zucchini, simmer for 5 minutes more. Add the tomatoes, cover the pan, and boil 5-8 minutes.

About 10 minutes before serving the coup, uncover, and stir in the beans and spinach. Simmer for 10 minutes. If using pesto stir it in. Taste for seasoning, simmer for 5 minutes, remove from heat. Allow the soup to stand for a few minutes before serving.

This can serve 6, but if you add more liquid it can easily serve more.

Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MOMSLIM.

Servings Per Recipe: 6

Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving