Classic Minestrone
Get ready to make your minestrone meal a monster of mouthwatering nutrition. This Italian soup gives no limit to the type of vegetables that can be used. A true bowl of perfection!
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup(s) olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced (or 1/8 tsp. powder)
- 1/3 cup(s) onion, coarsely chopped
- 1/2 cup(s) celery with leaves, coarsely chopped
- 1 can (6 oz.) tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon(s) fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 cup(s) carrots, sliced, fresh or frozen
- 4 3/4 cup(s) cabbage, shredded
- 16 ounce(s) can (1 lb.) tomatoes, cut up
- 1 canned red kidney beans, drained, rinsed
- 1 1/2 cup(s) frozen peas
- 1 1/2 cup(s) fresh green beans
- 1/4 teaspoon(s) hot sauce
- 88 floz water
- 2 cup(s) spaghetti, uncooked, broken
Instructions
- Heat oil in 4-quart saucepan.
- Add garlic, onion, and celery, and saute for about 5 minutes.
- Add all remaining ingredients except spaghetti.
- Stir until ingredients are well mixed.
- Bring to boil and reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 45 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
- Add uncooked spaghetti and simmer for only 2-3 minutes.
- Classic Italian soup is brimming with fiber-rich beans, peas, and carrots.
Nutrition
Calories: 1800.42kcalCarbohydrates: 240.85gProtein: 64.32gFat: 61.12gSaturated Fat: 8.82gSodium: 1116.14mgFiber: 54.2gSugar: 78.76g
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