Jennifer Beggs’s Somewhat Famous Minestrone Soup
This is a quick, satisfying soup that’s packed with flavor and vegetables. I make a pot about once-a-month in Fall and Winter. Friends rave about this soup, and it freezes and reheats well, so homemade soup is always at hand.
Cooking Time
30
Preparation Time
15
Servings
6-8 quarts
Equipment
10-quart Stock Pot
Ingredients
- 3 T olive oil
- 4 medium carrots, sliced (about 2 cups)
- 2 onions, diced (about 1.5 cups)
- 3 ribs celery, sliced (about 3/4 cup)
- 2 summer squash, sliced (about 3 cups)
- 3 cups green beans, in 1-inch pieces
- 1 15-oz can cannelloni or kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 15-oz cans diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
- 8 cups vegetable broth (I use Better Than Bouillon)
- 4 T Beggs Bold Blends Poultry & Pork Seasoning
- 2 pinches red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 cup small dry pasta (small elbows or small shells)
Directions
- Put everything except the pasta in the stockpot and bring to a boil.
- Boil for 10 minutes and reduce to simmer.
- Simmer until vegetables begin to soften.
- Add dry pasta and cook until its al dente (about 7 minutes).
- Turn off heat and serve.
Refrigerate or freeze remaining soup.
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