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How to Make Fat Granny's Minestrone Soup - A Step-by-Step Guide

Fat Granny's Minestrone Soup is a cherished family recipe that has been passed down through generations. This hearty and comforting soup is perfect for cold winter nights, or any time you're craving a bowl of delicious, homemade soup. It's packed with a variety of vegetables, beans, and pasta, making it a satisfying and nutritious meal that is sure to please even the pickiest of eaters.

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Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon celery seed
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 bay leaf
  • ½ cup elbow macaroni
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ cup butter
  • 1 large carrot, diced
  • 2 stalks celery, diced
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 small zucchini, diced
  • 1 (28 ounce) can diced San Marzano tomatoes with juice
  • 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 (15.5 ounce) can three bean salad, drained and rinsed
  • 1 ½ (10 ounce) packages frozen French-cut green beans
  • 6 cups chicken stock

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Combine Italian seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, celery seed, parsley, thyme, basil, oregano, salt, black pepper, and bay leaf in a small bowl.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 minutes. Drain.
  • Heat olive oil and butter together in a large saucepan over medium-high heat; cook and stir carrot, celery, and onion until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes. Add garlic, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, zucchini, and Italian seasoning mixture; stir to combine.
  • Stir tomatoes and their juice, tomato sauce, three bean salad, green beans, and chicken stock into seasoned vegetable mixture. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until flavors are blended, about 30 minutes. Stir in elbow macaroni before serving.

    • Nutrition

    398 cal.

    • Total Fat: 24g
    • Saturated Fat: 11g
    • Cholesterol: 41mg
    • Sodium: 1525mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 42g
    • Dietary Fiber: 10g
    • Total Sugars: 18g
    • Protein: 9g
    • Vitamin C: 73mg
    • Calcium: 139mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 827mg

    Categories

    Vegetarian recipes
    Italian recipes
    Soup recipes
    Comfort food recipes
    Healthy recipes