Hearty Minestrone Recipe Video
Summary
Ingredients
| Cooking oil spray | 1 (Such As Pam - You May Use Olive Oil Or Any Type Of Cooking Oil Of Your Choice) | |
| Onion | 1 Large, diced | |
| Potatoes | 2 , diced | |
| Whole tomatoes | 2 Cup (32 tbs) (Fresh Or Canned) | |
| Tomato paste | 6 Ounce (1 Small Can) | |
| Red kidney beans | 1 Can (10 oz) | |
| Garbanzo beans | 1 Can (10 oz) (Chickpeas) | |
| Frozen peas | 1 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Frozen carrots | 1 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Frozen corn | 1 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Frozen cut green beans | 1 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Small pasta | 1 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Salt | To Taste | |
| Pepper | To Taste | |
| Dry oregano | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Dry basil | 1 Teaspoon |
Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Calories 875 Calories from Fat 65
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8 g11.6%
Saturated Fat 0.88 g4.4%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 244.8 mg10.2%
Total Carbohydrates 166 g55.5%
Dietary Fiber 36 g144.2%
Sugars 27.4 g
Protein 43 g85.7%
Vitamin A 159.6% Vitamin C 104%
Calcium 27.1% Iron 78.6%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Directions
1. Saute onions.
2. Add potatoes and cook until semi soft.
3. Add the rest of the vegetables and stir a few minutes.
4. Add the seasoning to the diluted tomato paste and 2 cups of water, add peeled tomatoes.
5. Bring to a boil then let simmer until vegetables are almost ready.
6. Add water as needed.
7. Add dried shell pasta at the last stage of cooking which is about 8 to 10 minutes.
FINALIZING
8. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
9. Sprinkle grated cheese on each serving if you like.
SERVING
11. Serve with baked chicken and green salad on the side.
Editors Review
Hearty minestrone is such a great dish for a winter evening and if you put in some meat, you might not have to make anything else, it’s a complete meal. Check out the recipe for this colorful, zestful minestrone that is so easy to prepare at home.Chef
