Soup

Zesty Minestrone is for Soup.

Zesty Minestrone takes 30 minutes to prepare.

Zesty Minestrone takes several minutes to cook.

Zesty Minestrone makes 8 servings.

The ingredients for Zesty Minestrone are:

* 3 tablespoons olive oil
* 3 cloves garlic, chopped
* 1 onions, chopped
* 2 cups chopped celery
* 2 cups chopped carrots
* 2 cups chicken broth
* 2 cups water
* 1 small can tomato sauce
*2 cans diced tomatoes with basil and oregano
* 1/2 cup red wine (optional)
* 1 cup canned kidney beans, drained
* 1 (15 ounce) can green beans
* 2 zucchinis, quartered and sliced
* 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
* 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
* salt and pepper to taste
* 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese for topping
* 1 tablespoon olive oil

Here is how you make Zesty Minestrone:

1. In a large stock pot, over medium-low heat, heat olive oil and saute garlic for 2 to 3 minutes. Add onion and saute for 4 to 5 minutes. Add celery and carrots, saute for 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to a crockpot. 2. Add the rest of the ingredients. If desired add red wine at this point.3. Ideally, cook for 6-8 hours on low to allow flavors to simmer. 4. Serve with parmesan cheese and enjoy!Makes 8 1-cup servings. :) Number of Servings: 8Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MRSMATT051102.

The nutritional information for Zesty Minestrone is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 8
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 189.6

• Total Fat: 6.3 g
• Cholesterol: 0.6 mg
• Sodium: 1,516.0 mg
• Total Carbs: 27.5 g
• Dietary Fiber: 6.2 g
• Protein: 6.4 g

Zesty Minestrone is Italian cuisine.

The dietary needs meet for Zesty Minestrone is Vegetarian