Italian Minestrone Dave's Vegetarian Soup Recipe Video

This video shows how to make a completely vegetarian, rich and HEARTY SOUP. You will love to eat any time. enjoy it.

Summary

Preparation Time15 MinCooking Time40 Min
Ready In55 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexAverageServings4
CuisineCourse
TasteMethod
DishMain Ingredient
Interest Group

Ingredients

 Beans1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Cooked pasta1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Squash1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs), chopped
 Bell pepper1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs), chopped
 Onion1⁄4 , chopped
 Tomatoes1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs), chopped finely
 Carrot1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs), chopped
 V8 juice2 Tablespoon
 Vegetable broth1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs)
 Tomato paste1 Tablespoon
 Tomato sauce1 Tablespoon
 Italian seasoning1 Teaspoon (dave's)
 Fresh herbs1⁄6 Cup (2.67 tbs)
 Garlic1 Teaspoon, mince
 Salt and pepper To Taste
 Water1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Grated parmesan cheese2 Tablespoon

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 257 Calories from Fat 27

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 3 g4.8%

Saturated Fat 1.4 g7.2%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 18.2 mg6.1%

Sodium 399.7 mg16.7%

Total Carbohydrates 43 g14.3%

Dietary Fiber 8.1 g32.3%

Sugars 4.1 g

Protein 16 g31.6%

Vitamin A 35.9% Vitamin C 29.4%

Calcium 13.6% Iron 21.4%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

GETTING READY
1. Soak the beans overnight and drain well. Set aside.

MAKING
2. In a pressure cooker, add beans with water and cook for 8 minutes.
3. In a pan over medium heat, add olive oil. Saute onion and add garlic, Italian seasonings, salt and pepper.
4. Add in the squash, bell pepper, tomatoes, carrot and stir fry for a few minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
5. Open the pressure cooker, add vegetable mixture and mix well. Add in the v8 juice, tomato past, tomato sauce, vegetable broth and pasta.
6. Pour water, bring everything to a boil, then cook for 8 minutes.
7. Cover the cooker and simmer for 20 minutes.
8. Remove from the heat and transfer to a bowl. Garnish with parmesan cheese, fresh herbs.

SERVING
9. Serve the Italian Minestrone with croutons or sandwich.

Editors Review

Looking for a simple yet satisfying vegetarian soup? Then Italian minestrone surely won't disappoint. Chef Bhal Dave uses garden fresh veggies, pasta and luscious spices to stir up this hearty, creamy soup. Treat your vegetarian friends to this tongue-tickling delights and see the compliments flowing your way.

Comments

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Chefmdg says :

Another interesting production Dave. I like your style! Looks like you had a couple of random pictures.
Posted on: 9 November 2007 - 6:56pm
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