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Minestrone soup
This delicious, hearty soup can be prepared in a big batch and frozen to serve on busy and chilly nights. Serve with half a slice of whole grain bread.
Ingredients
ServingsOriginal: Serves 9
- no salt added vegetable broth1.5 L (6 cups)
- chopped cabbage1 L (4 cups)
- carrots, diced750 mL (3 cups)
- no salt added white kidney beans, drained and rinsed1 can (540 mL/19 oz)
- no salt added diced tomatoes or diced tomatoes in puree1 can (796 mL/28 oz)
- garlic powder2 mL (½ tsp)
Quantities are auto-calculated from the original recipe as a guide. Items without numbers (e.g. “to taste”) are not changed.
Method 4 steps
In a large pot, bring vegetable broth to a boil.
Reduce heat to medium. Add chopped cabbage and diced carrots. Cover and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 35 minutes.
Stir in beans, tomatoes and garlic powder. Add pepper to taste. Cover and cook 5 minutes longer.
Serve in bowls.
