
Minestrone Soup
By: madge
A hearty and deliciously simple soup!
Details
Servings: 10 servings
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 stalks celery, sliced
- 1 zucchini, sliced
- 1 bag frozen mixed vegetables (lima beans, carrots, peas, green beans)
- 14.5 ounces can cannellni or kidney beans
- 1 large can crushed tomatoes
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasonings
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- To taste salt and pepper
- shredded parmesan cheese
Directions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot. Add carrots, celery and zucchini. Sprinkle with onion powder. Cover, and reduce heat to low. Cook for 15 minutes, shaking the pan occasionally.
- Add the broth, tomatoes (with juice) and seasonings. Bring to a boil, cover and reduce heat to low and continue simmering gently for 30 minutes.
- Stir in the beans with liquid and pasta. Simmer for an additional 10 minutes, or until pasta is al dente. Add additional water if necessary.
- Sprinkle parmesan cheese on each serving.


