Minestrone Soup with Pasta, Beans and Vegetables

Recipe courtesy of Robin Miller, sponsored by Visa 2009

Show: Quick Fix Meals with Robin MillerEpisode: Slow It Down

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RECIPE
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Cook Time:
4 hr 0 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
4 servings

Times:

Prep: 15 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 4 hr 0 min
Total:: 4 hr 15 min

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Ingredients

3 cups reduced-sodium vegetable or chicken broth
1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (15-ounce) can white (cannellini or navy) beans, drained
2 carrots, peeled and chopped
1 celery stalk, chopped
1 cup onion, chopped
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried sage
2 bay leaves
Salt and ground black pepper
2 cups cooked ditalini pasta
1 medium zucchini, chopped
2 cups coarsely chopped fresh or frozen spinach, defrosted
4 tablespoons grated Parmesan or Romano cheese
Basil sprigs, garnish, optional

Directions

In a slow cooker, combine broth, tomatoes, beans, carrots, celery, onion, thyme, sage, bay leaves, and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and black pepper. Cover and cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours or on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours.

Thirty minutes before the soup is done cooking, add ditalini, zucchini and spinach. Cover and cook 30 more minutes. Remove bay leaves and season, to taste, with salt and black pepper. Ladle soup into bowls and sprinkle parmesan cheese over top. Garnish with basil, if desired.

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Annette Mililani, HI 11-20-2009
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Easy and Tasty!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Add broth for more soup - chop veggies about 1/2 in. - simmer longer for softer veggies. Easy! People took home leftovers -... doubled recipe - so I know it was good.Read more
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Shalin Atlanta, GA 11-18-2009
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Add more broth and it becomes a terrific soup.
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

This is a healthy and tasty recipe. It's great for a lazy Sunday when you can sit around and enjoy the smell coming from the... slow cooker But I agree with other reviewers that state the amount of broth is too low, due to the pasta absorption. I increased it by a cup and it was still not enough. I would use 2 extra cups of broth if you want more of a soup and less of a chili. This is a great dinner for calorie watchers too. If you exclude the cheese, the entire pot is only about 1,100 calories (275 per serving). We ate it with multi-grain rolls to make it more filling.Read more
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Elena San Jose, CA 10-12-2009
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Awesome Soup!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I added some sweet italian sausage and croutons and substituted oregano and italian seasonings for the thyme and sage. Since... there are a lot of ingredients next time I would probably add a bit more chicken broth. Overall a very hearty and delicious soup! Read more
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Elisabeth Decatur, GA 09-13-2009
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Excellent!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Absolutely delicious. Very easy to make and a hit w/ the family and friends!
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Dione Aspen, CO 08-26-2009
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Thank you Karen
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

Karen, your review was accurate and your advice well given - I followed recipe and made several of your minor adjustments to... great effect - especially the recommendation regarding the beans - very important when using canned beans as they do get mushy. I used mini turkey meatballs for my added protein. And a pinch of stevia powder instead of sugar. Also, used my Le Crueset dutch oven and put on my super low simmer burner to stew.Read more
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nichole mesa, AZ 08-16-2009
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Yum!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

It is the best minestrone soup ever. I make this a lot for company and the pot is always empty. I sometimes don't add the... noodles, but when I do, I don't cook them completely. They become softer while sitting in the soup. I am constantly having to give this recipe out because everyone who eats it, loves it. Read more