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Minestrone
 
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes
Cook Time: 35 Minutes
Ready In: 35 Minutes
Servings: 8
This is one of the best! Well that I've tasted anyways (:
Ingredients:
3 tbsp olive oil
1 c minced onion (about 1 small onion)
1/2 c chopped zucchini
1/2 c fresh cut green beans
4 tsp minced garlic (about 4 cloves)
4 c low sodium vegetable broth
2 (15 ounce) cans red kidney beans, drained
2 (15 ounce) cans great northern beans, drained
1 c frozen broccoli florets
2 tbsp minced fresh flat leaf parsley
1 1/2 tsp dried oregano
1 1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
1/2 tsp dried basil
1/4 tsp dried thyme
1 tbsp dried red pepper flakes
3 c hot water
4 c fresh baby spinach
1/2 c uncooked small shell pasta
Directions:
1. Heat three tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat in a large soup pot.
2. Saute onion, garlic, green beans, and zucchini in the oil for 5 minutes or until onions turn translucent.
3. Add vegetable broth to pot, plus beans, broccoli, hot water, and spices.
4. Bring soup to a boil, then reduce heat and allow to simmer for 20 minutes.
5. Add spinach leaves and pasta and cook for an additional 20 minutes or until desired consistency.
By RecipeOfHealth.com