Classic Minestrone
Recipe from Better Homes and Gardens

This Italian soup includes the traditional ingredients--pasta, spinach, beans, sweet pepper, tomatoes, and zucchini--and can be ready to serve in less than 30 minutes.


Classic Minestrone

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Servings: Serves 6.
Total Time: 25 mins
Related Categories: Minestrone Soup, Spinach, Vegetarian Soup, Zucchini
 
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Ingredients
  • 2  cloves
    garlic, minced
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  • 1  medium
    onion, chopped
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  • 1  Tbsp.
    extra virgin olive oil
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  • 1  large
    yellow sweet pepper, coarsely chopped
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  • 1  medium
    zucchini, coarsely chopped
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  • 2  14-ounce cans
    beef broth
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  • 1  15-ounce cans
    cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
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  • 8  oz.
    green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces
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  • 1  cup
    dried mostaccioli
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  • 1/4  cup
    coarsely chopped fresh basil
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  • 2  medium
    tomatoes, coarsely chopped
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  • 2  cups
    fresh baby spinach leaves
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    Shaved Parmesan cheese
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Directions
1.
In a 4-quart Dutch oven cook garlic and onion in hot oil until tender. Add sweet pepper, zucchini, broth, and 2 cups water. Bring to boiling. Rinse and drain beans. Add drained beans and pasta; return to boil. Reduce heat. and simmer, covered, for 10 to 12 minutes or until pasta is tender, stirring occasionally.
2.
Stir in tomatoes, spinach, and fresh basil (if using). Remove from heat. Season to taste with salt and ground black pepper.
3.
Top with Parmesan cheese. Serves 6.
Nutrition information
Calories 181, Total Fat 3 g, Saturated Fat 0 g, Monounsaturated Fat 2 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 621 mg, Carbohydrate 33 g, Total Sugar 4 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 11 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 130%, Calcium 7%, Iron 14%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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