How to Make Minestrone

Easy to make and low in fat to boot. This minestrone is hearty enough to serve as a main dish alongside a salad and some crusty bread. Serves three to four.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 1 c. chopped onions
• 2 oz. dried pasta
• 14 1/2 oz. tomatoes - cut up
• 2 tbsp. freshly grated Parmesan cheeses
• 1/2 c. sliced celery
• 3/4 c. tomato juice
• 1/2 tsp. minced garlic
• 1 15oz. can white beans - such as cannellini
• 1/2 c. chopped carrots
• 1 medium sliced zucchinis
• 1 c. cut up green beans
• 1 c. shredded cabbages
• 1 14 1/2 oz. can reduced-salt chicken broths
• 2 tbsp. sliced fresh basil
• large pots
• 1 1/4 c. cold water
• Large Pots
• 14 1/2 oz. tomatoes - cut up
• 1 c. chopped onions
• 2 tbsp. sliced fresh basil
• 1 15oz. can white beans - such as cannellini
• 1/2 tsp. minced garlic
• 1 1/4 c. cold water
• 2 oz. dried pasta
• 2 tbsp. freshly grated Parmesan cheeses
• 1 c. shredded cabbages
• 1 c. cut up green beans
• 1 medium sliced zucchinis
• 1/2 c. chopped carrots
• 1 14 1/2 oz. can reduced-salt chicken broths
• 3/4 c. tomato juice
• 1/2 c. sliced celery

1. Mix broth, undrained tomatoes, onion, cabbage, tomato juice, carrot, celery, garlic and 1¼ c. water in a large pot.

2. Bring to a boil.

3. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 20 minutes.

4. Stir in kidney beans, zucchini, green beans and dried pasta.

5. Return to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer 10 to 15 minutes more. Add salt and pepper to taste, and garnish with basil.

6. Divide soup into bowls and top with grated Parmesan cheese.

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on 1/18/2008 I really liked that recipy!!