Hearty Minestrone Soup

Name: Hearty Minestrone Soup
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 100 min
Total time: 125 min
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons margarine; 0.75 cup chopped onion; 0.5 cup chopped carrots; 0.25 cup chopped celery; 1 (32 ounce) container chicken broth; 1 (19 ounce) can cannellini beans; 1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes; 1.5 cups cubed potatoes; 0.5 cup shredded cabbage; 2 tablespoons dried parsley; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon salt; 0.5 cup elbow macaroni; 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese

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This minestrone soup recipe features vegetables, beans, and pasta in a rich, tomato-based broth. Serve this hearty soup with lightly toasted bread to mop up every last drop. The recipe can easily be doubled.

Recipe by A Hatton

Updated on February 22, 2023

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Prep Time:

25 mins

Cook Time:

1 hrs 40 mins

Total Time:

2 hrs 5 mins

Servings:

6

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Ingredients

4 tablespoons margarine
¾ cup chopped onion
½ cup chopped carrots
¼ cup chopped celery
1 (32 ounce) container chicken broth
1 (19 ounce) can cannellini beans
1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
1 ½ cups cubed potatoes
½ cup shredded cabbage
2 tablespoons dried parsley
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt
½ cup elbow macaroni
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

Melt margarine in a heavy stockpot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery; sauté until beginning to soften, 3 to 4 minutes. Add broth, beans, tomatoes, potatoes, cabbage, parsley, tomato paste, garlic, and salt; bring to a boil.
Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 1 hour. Add pasta and simmer for 30 minutes more. Adjust seasoning as needed.
Ladle into bowls and garnish with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

292	Calories
10g	Fat
41g	Carbs
12g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 292
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10g	12%
Saturated Fat 3g	13%
Cholesterol 6mg	2%
Sodium 766mg	33%
Total Carbohydrate 41g	15%
Dietary Fiber 7g	26%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 12g
Vitamin C 19mg	94%
Calcium 193mg	15%
Iron 5mg	27%
Potassium 872mg	19%

* 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.