Minestrone Recipe

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Ingredients:

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3 tblsp. extra virgin olive oil
1 medium. white or yellow onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 carrots, diced
2 celery stalks, diced
1 medium. zuccini, diced
note: dice all vegetables the same size to help cook evenly
1 28 oz. can crushed tomatoes
1 14 oz. can diced tomatoes
4 cup. water
4 tsp. chicken granules (for vegetarian version , use vegetable cubes)
1 12 oz. can tomato juice
1 cup. burgundy or other hearty red wine
1 can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
1 tblsp. dried basil leaves
1/2 tsp. oregano leaves
salt and pepper to taste
1 cup. pasta , small shells work well but break down if frozen
note: use salad mac if you intend to freeze the soup

Directions:

Put olive oil in a large heavy pot. Do not use aluminum for tomato based foods
Add onion and sweat until looking translucent
Add garlic and cook for a couple of minutes, don't burn it
Add carrots, celery and zuccini and saute for a couple of minutes
Add crushed tomato, diced tomato, water and chicken granules and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes
Add tomato juice, red wine and beans.
Add basil and oregano. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
Add salt and pepper to taste
About 10 minutes before serving, add pasta and cover.
Soup is ready when pasta is al dente.
Serve with grated parmegiano regiano

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	153.56 Kcal (643 kJ)
Calories from fat	19.76 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.2g	3%
Cholesterol	11.98mg	4%
Sodium	231.83mg	10%
Potassium	660.72mg	14%
Total Carbs	24.34g	8%
Sugars	8.75g	35%
Dietary Fiber	4.09g	16%
Protein	5.87g	12%
Vitamin C	23.3mg	39%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	5%
Iron	1.9mg	10%
Calcium	86.6mg	9%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	36.74 Kcal (154 kJ)
Calories from fat	4.73 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.53g	3%
Cholesterol	2.87mg	4%
Sodium	55.47mg	10%
Potassium	158.09mg	14%
Total Carbs	5.82g	8%
Sugars	2.09g	35%
Dietary Fiber	0.98g	16%
Protein	1.4g	12%
Vitamin C	5.6mg	39%
Iron	0.4mg	10%
Calcium	20.7mg	9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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