Minestrone Soup
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  • Number of Servings: 1
Ingredients
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic, minced or 1/8 tsp garlic powder
  • 1-1/3 cup coarsely chopped onion
  • 1-1/2 cup coarsely chopped celery and leaves
  • 1 can (6 oz.) tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 cup sliced carrots, fresh or frozen
  • 4-3/4 cup shredded cabbage
  • 1 can (1 lb.) tomatoes, cut up
  • 1 cup canned red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1-1/2 cup frozen peas
  • 1-1/2 cup fresh green beans
  • dash hot sauce
  • 11 cups water
  • 2 cups uncooked, broken whole wheat spaghetti
Directions
1. Heat oil in a 4-quart saucepan.



2. Add garlic, onion, and celery and sauté about 5 minutes.



3. Add all remaining ingredients except spaghetti, and stir until ingredients are well mixed.



4. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer about 45 minutes or until vegetables are tender.



5. Add uncooked spaghetti and simmer 2-3 minutes only.



Yield: 16 servings--Serving Size: 1 cup
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 153.1
  • Total Fat: 3.1 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 144.3 mg
  • Total Carbs: 29.1 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 7.1 g
  • Protein: 6.2 g

Member Reviews
  • CD750530
     When I make soup that includes pasta, I always cook the pasta separately and add it to the soup just before I serve it. I find if I have cooked pasta in leftover soup, it continues to absorb liquid and get soft and gummy. Store leftovers separately, then enjoy an encore performance. - 3/12/08
  • MARIANHD
     great basic recipe-I just added some fresh basil, some oregano, and rosemary. I thought about adding chicken broth in place of water but didn't because of sodium, however I did end up adding 2 tablespoons of sea salt. I think I will use low sodium chicken broth next time. - 5/15/08
  • STEWARTRYDER1
     Hearty this soup up for dinner by leaving out the spaghetti and measure out a serving of your favorite tortillini..about 6 pcs. per person....very good. - 11/3/08
  • TEXASDY
     Used crushed tomatoes instead of whole canned cut up, added some salt and cooked it in a crockpot for about 5 hours on high then added noodles and cooked on low for 30-40 more minutes. - 3/28/08
  • MRSSHELLY
     We loved this. It has the right amount of vegetables. I cut back on the olive oil, and added some flax seed meal. I also added a little salsa for a bit more flavoring! It's a keeper in my recipe box! - 3/10/08
  • OUTOFIDEAS
     As LADYLYN said: good basic recipe. Try using basil, thyme, oregano, rosemary, and bay leaf for spices. Chicken broth/bouillon, not just plain water, & low fat, low sodium sausage will deepen the flavor of the broth & beans. (I use gluten free in all instances...so, rice or quinoa pasta as well.) - 3/6/08
  • HOLLYM48
     I love this minestrone soup recipe! - 5/2/20
  • JANTHEBLONDE
     Love this minestrone soup recipe! - 4/24/20
  • EGGBASKET1
     Delicious - 6/24/19
  • CD6578660
     love it - 12/10/12
  • ALICIA214
     I am making this recipe today. Can't comment on it yet!!! - 8/29/11
  • CBENNETT-
     I love Minestrone soup.
    - 5/23/11
  • CANDIGIRL029
     I also enjoy without the pasta - 5/23/11
  • SUGARSMOM2
     love this soup . get your vegetables and have a tastey dish . I add maconri for my grandchildren . they love it . - 5/23/11
  • PATRICIAANN46
     I switched Black Beans for the Red Kidney Beans and loved it. - 5/23/11
  • LEANJEAN6
     Oh my gosh-This IS the soup I make--Thank-yu! - 5/23/11
  • MOMSUE1
     Will try as soon as I am off fast break. - 5/23/11
  • IAMDESSIE
     it is good, but I only like split peas soup and chicken noodles soup when I am sick. - 5/23/11
  • CD7605959
     Everyone loved this. I added beef bullion in the water. I also added rosemary, thyme, basil, oregano, and used jarred minced garlic. I cooked the onion, garlic, carrot, spices, and celery in the olive oil and then let it simmer while I made the broth. Then I combined everything...marvelous. - 1/10/11
  • CHEFKARISSA
     i added leftover squash from the night before and some lean ground beef. i also added my own spices. it was a hit! very healthy! ground turkey could be added as well! - 6/22/10
  • RAFFERM
     Needs some flavor! i cut the olive oil in half and added oregano and rosemary. Also used low sodium beef broth instead of water. - 11/11/09
  • HEALTHYDESIRE
     Rather bland. needs seasonings. - 8/13/09
  • SARACITH
     Add a few more fresh herbs and use chicken or vegetable stock instead of water. Great, quick soup! - 3/24/09
  • SLOWBUTSTEADY
     Very tasty when you add basil and oregano, and a little salt!
    - 3/29/08
  • PATMAY
     Excellent receipe. I felt it needed more flavour and added 1 tsp of basil and oregano. - 3/18/08



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