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Saturday, January 7, 2012

Copycat Olive Garden Minestrone Soup




Total Time: 45 mins

Prep Time: nil

Cook Time: 45 mins





Ingredients:

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup minced white onion (about 1 small onion)
  • 1/2 cup chopped zucchini
  • 1/2 cup frozen cut Italian cut green beans
  • 1/4 cup minced celery (about 1/2 stalk)
  • 4 teaspoons minced garlic (about 4 cloves)
  • 4 cups vegetable broth (Swanson is good *note ( Do not use chicken broth!*)
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans red kidney beans , drained
  • 2 (15 ounce) canssmall white beans or 2 (15 ounce) cans great northern beans , drained
  • 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup carrot (julienned or shredded)
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 3 cups hot water
  • 4 cups fresh baby spinach
  • 1/2 cup small shell pasta




Directions:

Warm three tbsps of olive oil over medium temperature in a large soups pot.

Saute red onion, pears, beans, green pinto beans, and zucchini in the oil for 5 mins or until vegetables begin to turn clear.

Add vegetable soup to pot, plus used up beans, pinto beans, carrot, hot water, and herbs.

Bring soups to a come, then reduce temperature and allow to simmer for 20 mins.

Add oatmeal leaves and rice and cook for an additional 20 mins or until desired reliability.

Makes about eight 1 1/2 cup parts.

All done enjoy this delicious food recipe.

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