Hearty Meatless Minestrone
Hearty Meatless Minestrone might be a good recipe to expand your soup recipe box. One portion of this dish contains roughly 7g of protein, 7g of fat, and a total of 191 calories. This dairy free recipe serves 8 and costs 95 cents per serving. Head to the store and pick up pepper, pasta shells, onion, and a few other things to make it today. This recipe is liked by 38 foodies and cooks. A couple people really liked this Mediterranean dish. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 1 hour and 10 minutes. It is brought to you by Taste of Home. Taking all factors into account, this recipe earns a spoonacular score of 94%, which is super. Users who liked this recipe also liked Meatless Italian Minestrone, Hearty Meatless Chili, and Hearty & Wholesome Meatless Ragù.
Servings: 8
Preparation duration: 30 minutes
Cooking duration: 40 minutes
Ingredients:
Fresh basil leaves and shaved Parmesan cheese, optional
1 cup chopped cabbage
1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
2 medium carrots, chopped
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 celery ribs, chopped
2 teaspoons dried basil
3 tablespoons dried parsley flakes
6 garlic cloves, minced
1 medium green pepper, chopped
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1/2 cup small pasta shells
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1 can (15 ounces) tomato puree
3-1/2 cups water
1 medium zucchini, chopped
Equipment:
dutch oven
Cooking instruction summary:
Directions In a Dutch oven, saute onion in oil for 2 minutes. Add the celery, carrots, cabbage, green pepper, zucchini and garlic; saute 3 minutes longer. Stir in the water, tomatoes, beans, tomato puree, tomato sauce and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Stir in pasta; cook 12-15 minutes longer or until tender. Garnish each serving with basil and cheese if desired. Yield: 8 servings (3 quarts). Originally published as Hearty Meatless Minestrone in Taste of HomeFebruary/March 2010, p85 Print Add to Recipe Box Email a Friend
Step by step:
1. In a Dutch oven, saute onion in oil for 2 minutes.
2. Add the celery, carrots, cabbage, green pepper, zucchini and garlic; saute 3 minutes longer. Stir in the water, tomatoes, beans, tomato puree, tomato sauce and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
3. Stir in pasta; cook 12-15 minutes longer or until tender.
4. Garnish each serving with basil and cheese if desired.
Nutrition Information:
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