Minestrone Soup or Zuppa!!!

 Buongiorno!    Good  Morning!

 This Italian Vegetable soup is loaded with veggies and an Italian family favorite. Enjoy!

 Hearty and just the right soup to make on this cold and windy day.. The flavor is amazing and packed with healthy goodness in every bite. A good choice for your family to get 5 veggies or more vegetables in your food plan.

Note:  If you want to make this with some sausage you can easily do it.
Before adding your veggies brown slightly some sausage, cut into slices and add to your ingredients while cooking.

Happy Cooking from my kitchen to yours! 

Stay warm!!!

Loaded with vitamins and anti oxidants..Healthy for sure!

Minestrone Soup or Zuppa

Soup or Zuppa

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 medium onion, diced

2 medium carrots, diced

1 celery stalk, diced

2 medium zucchini, diced, seeds removed

1 clove garlic minced

*3 medium potatoes, unpeeled and diced optional

3 cups savoy cabbage sliced thin

1 –15 oz. Can cannellini beans

15 oz. Can diced tomatoes, undrained

2 cans reduced –sodium chicken broth

 3 cups water

½ tsp.crushed dried rosemary or Italian Seasoning

½ tsp. Salt

½ tsp. Pepper
*1/2 box small shaped pasta

Grated Pecorino Romano cheese optional

Heat oil in large stockpot over medium heat.  Add onion, cook. Stirring occasionally, until softened

Add carrots and celery cook, stirring occasionally about 3 minutes. Add remaining ingredients, except cheese.

Cover and bring to a slow boil, reduce heat and simmer gently 1 to 2 hours, Serve with grated cheese if desired.

Hint:  If you find that you would like this minestrone a bit thicker, add 1/2 cup  small pasta 15 minutes before serving..

 



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