Uncle Bill's Vegetarian Minestrone Soup |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 40 Minutes |
Ready In: 55 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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A hearty and healthy soup. Excellent on chilly days. Very easy to prepare. Ingredients:
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil |
3/4 cup chopped onion |
3 cups water |
2 cups diced zucchini |
1 cup diced carrot, peeled |
1 cup canned cannellini beans or 1 cup you may use other white beans |
3/4 cup diced celery |
1 teaspoon dried basil or 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil |
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1/8 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper |
28 fluid ounces canned plum tomatoes, dice and include liquid |
2 garlic cloves, minced |
1/4 cup uncooked ditalini or 1/4 cup elbow macaroni |
Directions:
1. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.
2. Add chopped onion and sauté for 4 minutes or until just lightly browned.
3. Add water, zucchini, carrots, canellini beans, celery, basil, oregano salt, pepper, tomatoes and garlic.
4. Bring to boil; reduce heat, cover and simmer on medium-low heat for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Add macaroni, cover and cook an additional 10 minutes.
6. Adjust spices to suit your taste.
7. Serve hot.
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