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Hearty Meatless Minestrone

Here's how you make Hearty Meatless Minestrone
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  • Servings: 8
  • Prep: 30m
  • Cook: 45m
    • The following recipe serves 8 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 celery ribs, chopped
  • 2 medium carrots, chopped
  • 2 cups cabbage, cut up in chunks, not minced
  • 1 medium bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 zucchini, chopped
  • 6 medium garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 1/2 cups water
  • 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained
  • 15 ounces tomato puree
  • 1 (8 ounce ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 3 tablespoons dried parsley flakes
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 cup small shell pasta
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: In a dutch oven or similar large soup pan, saute onion in oil for 2 minutes.

  • Step 2: Add the celery, carrots, cabbage, bell pepper, zucchini and garlic, saute 3 minutes longer.

  • Step 3: Stir in the water, all the tomatoes, bean and seasonings.

  • Step 4: Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and cover. Simmer for 15 minutes. Stir in pasta and cook 15 minutes longer. Garnish with cheese.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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