How to Make Minestrone Soup II - A Step-by-Step Guide

Minestrone soup is a classic Italian dish that has been enjoyed for generations. It is a hearty and satisfying soup that is filled with a variety of vegetables, beans, and pasta. This version of minestrone soup is packed with flavor and is sure to become a favorite in your family.

The great thing about minestrone soup is that it is incredibly versatile, allowing you to use whatever vegetables you have on hand. This makes it a perfect recipe for using up any leftover produce in your fr...

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Ingredients

  • 4 slices bacon
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • ⅓ pound ground beef
  • 1 cup minced celery
  • 1 cup cubed carrots
  • 2 cups tomato puree
  • 2 (14.5 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes
  • 1 (14 ounce) can beef broth
  • 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed French onion soup
  • 5 cups water
  • ¼ cup red wine
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup chopped zucchini
  • 2 cups spinach, rinsed and sliced
  • 1 cup uncooked spinach pasta
  • 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained
  • ¼ cup chopped parsley

Information

  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • In a large stock pot, cook bacon and drain off fat. Add onion, garlic, and beef. When onions are translucent, add celery, carrot, pureed tomatoes, whole tomatoes, broth, condensed soup, water, wine, oregano, basil, salt and pepper. Cook for 15 minutes.
  • Stir in zucchini, spinach, pasta, garbanzo beans and parsley. Cook for 15 minutes and serve with fresh Parmesan cheese.
  • Nutrition

    387 cal.

    • Total Fat: 17g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 34mg
    • Sodium: 1634mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 44g
    • Dietary Fiber: 8g
    • Total Sugars: 13g
    • Protein: 16g
    • Vitamin C: 36mg
    • Calcium: 150mg
    • Iron: 6mg
    • Potassium: 1237mg