For a richer flavor, use homemade chicken stock. You can also add a parmesan cheese rind while simmering the soup to give it more depth. Feel free to customize the vegetables based on what you have on hand or what's in season. Some great additions include kale, spinach, or yellow squash. Serve with crusty bread for dipping into the delicious broth.
Fat Granny's Minestrone Soup
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PREP TIME30 mins
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COOK TIME40 mins
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TOTAL TIME1 hrs 10 mins
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SERVING6 People
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VIEWS160
A hearty and vibrant celebration of garden vegetables, simmered to perfection in a rich tomato broth. This comforting soup is a symphony of flavors and textures, perfect for a cozy evening.
Ingridients
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate42 g
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Cholesterol41 mg
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Fiber10 g
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Protein9 g
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Saturated Fat11 g
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Sodium1525 mg
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Sugar18 g
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Fat24 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
StepIn a small bowl, combine Italian seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, celery seed, parsley, thyme, basil, oregano, salt, black pepper, and bay leaf.
02
StepBring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite. Drain. (Approximately 8 minutes)
03
StepHeat olive oil and butter together in a large saucepan over medium-high heat; cook and stir carrot, celery, and onion until heated through. Add garlic, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, zucchini, and Italian seasoning mixture; stir to combine. (Approximately 2-3 minutes)
04
StepStir in tomatoes and their juice, tomato sauce, three bean salad, green beans, and chicken stock into the seasoned vegetable mixture. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until flavors are blended. Stir in elbow macaroni before serving. (Approximately 30 minutes)
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Westley Gusikowski
May 21, 2025I thought the flavor was great, but I suggest adding the macaroni during the last five minutes of cooking so that it does not overcook and become mushy.
Kelsie Mclaughlin
Feb 4, 2025I added some chopped kale to the soup, and it was a great addition.
Monserrat Harris
Jan 14, 2025This is now my go-to minestrone recipe! Thanks for sharing.
Bart Raynor
May 20, 2024This soup is amazing! My family loved it, and it was so easy to make.
Name Beer
May 10, 2024The Parmesan rind trick is a game-changer! It adds so much flavor.
Bonnie Baumbach
Feb 10, 2024I didn't have any elbow macaroni, so I used ditalini, and it worked perfectly.