Best Minestrone Soup

"This is by far the BEST Minestrone soup – a classic, hearty Italian soup with
tomatoes, white beans, vegetables and pasta. I created this soup after becoming
tired of the excess salt and lack of veggies in canned minestrone. I recalled a
great bowl of minestrone that was overflowing with rich vegetables at the
'Sheepherder's Inn' in Sacramento, California. Great with hearty bread, romaine
salad and a nice Merlot!"

Servings: 0

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Prep Time
35 minutes

Cook Time
50 minutes

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Instructions

1 In a large stock pot, over medium-low heat, heat olive oil and saute garlic for
2 to 3 minutes. Add onion and saute for 4 to 5 minutes. Add celery and carrots,
saute for 1 to 2 minutes.
2 Add chicken broth, water and tomato sauce, bring to boil, stirring frequently.
If desired, add red wine at this point. Reduce heat to low and add kidney beans,
green beans, spinach leaves, zucchini, oregano, basil, salt and pepper. Simmer
for 30 to 40 minutes, the longer the better.
3 Fill a medium saucepan with water and bring to a boil. Add macaroni and cook
until tender. Drain water and set aside.
4 Once pasta is cooked and soup is heated through place 2 tablespoons cooked
pasta into individual serving bowls. Ladle soup on top of pasta and sprinkle
Parmesan cheese on top. Spray with olive oil and serve.

Best Minestrone Soup

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