Recipes

Minestrone Soup

Yield: serves 5
Serving Size: 1 cup

Ingredients:

  • 1 can (15 oz) or 1/4 cup dried beans (navy, great northern, pinto, kidney, garbanzo beans)
  • 1 1/2 cup fresh or frozen vegetables
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion
  • 1 1/2 tsp basil, oregano
  • 1 (15 oz) can of tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup macaroni
  • 1 clove minced garlic
  • 1/8 tsp black pepper

Directions:

  1. Combine beans, broth, onion, garlic, herbs and pepper. Bring to a boil.
  2. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 2 hours.
  3. Add undrained tomato, vegetables and macaroni. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer until tender (about 10-20 min).
  4. Sprinkle with cheese if desired.