How to Make Mama Kathy's Minestrone - A Step-by-Step Guide

Mama Kathy's Minestrone is a hearty and comforting Italian soup that has been passed down through generations in our family. This recipe is a labor of love, taking hours of simmering to create a rich and flavorful broth that is filled with a variety of vegetables and tender beans. It is a versatile dish that can be served as a main course or as a starter, and is perfect for cozying up on a cool evening.

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds ground beef
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
  • 2 (14 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes
  • 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 (15 ounce) can baby peas
  • 1 cup finely chopped carrots
  • 1 (14 ounce) can chopped spinach, drained
  • 1 beef bouillon cube
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni
  • 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 25 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 40 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Place the beef, onion, and garlic in a skillet over medium heat. Cook until beef is evenly brown and onion is tender. Drain grease.
  • Transfer beef, onion, and garlic to a large pot. Mix in tomatoes, tomato sauce, water, peas, carrots, spinach, bouillon cube, and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, and cook 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Add more water or tomato sauce as needed.
  • Stir macaroni into the soup. Season with Italian seasoning. Continue cooking 10 minutes, or until macaroni is tender.
  • Nutrition

    402 cal.

    • Total Fat: 15g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 69mg
    • Sodium: 1032mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 41g
    • Dietary Fiber: 9g
    • Total Sugars: 12g
    • Protein: 29g
    • Vitamin C: 34mg
    • Calcium: 200mg
    • Iron: 8mg
    • Potassium: 1211mg