Minestrone with Endive
INGREDIENTS
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1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
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1/2 cup chopped fresh or frozen (thawed) bell peppers, any color
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5 cups reduced-sodium beef broth
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1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
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1 teaspoon dried thyme
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2/3 cup whole-wheat elbow noodles or other small pasta
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1 pound frozen mixed soup (or stew) vegetables (including potatoes, carrots, celery, onion), thawed, chopped
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1 cup frozen baby lima beans, thawed
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1 15-ounce can diced tomatoes with garlic and onion
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3 cups lightly packed coarsely chopped curly endive or chard, tough stems removed
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Freshly ground pepper to taste
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Freshly grated Parmesan cheese for garnish
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