Minestrone Soup Recipe
Ingredients
| 1 1/4 lbs. stew beef, cut into 1/2 inch cubes, fat and gristle removed | ||
| Hot water | 5 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Onion | 1 Medium, chopped | |
| Garlic | 1 Clove (5gm), minced | |
| Basil | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Pepper | 1/2 Teaspoon | |
| Tomatoes | 1 Can (10oz) | |
| Bay leaves | 2 | |
| 2 cups pasta, one-inch in length, uncooked | ||
| 1/2 cups zucchini, sliced inch thick | ||
| Cabbage | 1 Cup (16 tbs), finely shredded | |
| Green beans package | 1 , frozen | |
| Celery | 1/2 Cup (16 tbs), chopped | |
| Parsley | 2 Tablespoon, snipped | |
| Salt | 1 Teaspoon | |
| package | 1 , thawed | |
| Navy beans | 1 Can (10oz), drained | |
Directions
In 3-quart casserole, place beef, water, onion, garlic, basil, pepper, tomatoes and bay leaves.
Cover.
Microwave at HIGH (10) 20 to 25 minutes until meat is tender.
Add pasta, zucchini, cabbage, green beans, celery, parsley and salt.
Cover.
Microwave at HIGH (10) 14 to 17 minutes until vegetables and pasta are tender.
Add baby carrots and navy beans.
Cover.
Microwave at HIGH (10) 10 to 12 minutes; stir after 5 minutes.
Remove bay leaves.
Cover and let stand 5 minutes before serving.
Cover.
Microwave at HIGH (10) 20 to 25 minutes until meat is tender.
Add pasta, zucchini, cabbage, green beans, celery, parsley and salt.
Cover.
Microwave at HIGH (10) 14 to 17 minutes until vegetables and pasta are tender.
Add baby carrots and navy beans.
Cover.
Microwave at HIGH (10) 10 to 12 minutes; stir after 5 minutes.
Remove bay leaves.
Cover and let stand 5 minutes before serving.
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