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Minestrone Soup recipe is a Italian Lunch meal that takes 45 minutes to make. If you enjoy Italian for Lunch, you will like Minestrone Soup!

Minestrone Soup

Minestrone Soup Recipe
Minestrone Soup

This is a veggie packed, tomato based soup that is easy to adapt to available local, organic, and seasonal veggies. Serve with whole grain bread and freshly grated parmesan for a nutritious, complete protein lunch. Easily adapted for a vegetarian/vegan/gluten-free diet.

What Course Is Minestrone Soup?

Minestrone Soup is for Lunch.


How Long Does Minestrone Soup Recipe Take To Prepare?

Minestrone Soup takes 45 minutes to prepare.


How Long Does Minestrone Soup Recipe Take To Cook?

Minestrone Soup takes 45 minutes to cook.


How Many Servings Does Minestrone Soup Recipe Make?

Minestrone Soup makes 61 servings.


What Are The Ingredients For Minestrone Soup Recipe?

The ingredients for Minestrone Soup are:

3 large onions
10 ribs celery
5 cups chopped carrots
2 small heads garlic
4-6 cups chopped veggies (squash, green beans, zucchini, kale, cabbage)
5 cups cooked kidney beans
4 cups cooked brown basmati rice
4 cups tender greens and fresh herbs (parsley, dill, spinach...)
1 can tomato paste
4 large cans whole tomatoes
8 cups stock (homemade vegetable or chicken)
bay leaves, oregano, basil (3 tablespoons each)


How Do I Make Minestrone Soup?

Here is how you make Minestrone Soup:

1. Saute & slowly sweat the onions, celery, carrots, and garlic in olive oil, with the lid on.2. Add the tomato paste, canned tomatoes, stock, and dried bay leaves, oregano, and basil. Bring to a boil and simmer for 15 minutes.3. Add the 4 - 6 cups of mixed, chopped vegetables and simmer for 10 minutes. Do not overcook the veggies. They should still remain their bright colour and have a crunch.4. Add cooked beans and rice and simmer for 5 minutes, or until heated through.5. Add tender greens and fresh herbs, stir and serve with cheese and sliced bagettes.Note: This was made in two 8 quart/litre stock pots and served to the school community of approximately 55 children and 6 adults.Serving Size:?Makes 2 8 quart/litre stock pots of soup.Number of Servings: 61Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user NYLARK.


What's The Nutritional Info For Minestrone Soup?

The nutritional information for Minestrone Soup is:

  • Servings Per Recipe: 61
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 70.6
  • Total Fat: 1.6 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.9 mg
  • Sodium: 180.7 mg
  • Total Carbs: 11.8 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2.9 g
  • Protein: 3.0 g

What Type Of Cuisine Is Minestrone Soup?

Minestrone Soup is Italian cuisine.


What Dietary Needs Does Minestrone Soup Meet?

The dietary needs meet for Minestrone Soup is Gluten Free


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