lelli's minestrone soup

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Paula Forman
Lyndhurst, OH

If you'e from lower Michigan you will know doubt know of Lelli's Restaurant. They are famous for their Minestrone Soup. This receipe tastes exactly like it!

(1 rating)
yield 8 -10
prep time 15 Min
cook time 2 Hr
method Stove Top

Ingredients For lelli's minestrone soup

  • 3/4 c
    chopped onion
  • 2 Tbsp
    butter
  • 2 can
    16 oz cans mixed vegetables (drained)
  • 1-32oz can
    chicken broth
  • 2- 15oz can
    cannelini beans (drained) may sub great northen beans
  • 1- 14oz can
    crushed tomatoes
  • 1-8oz box
    frozen spinach
  • 1-6oz can
    tomato paste
  • 1 tsp
    garlic powder
  • 1 tsp
    dried parsley
  • 1/2 tsp
    pepper
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 1/2 tsp
    basil
  • 1/3 c
    macaroni, elbow
  • 1/4 c
    parmesan cheese
  • 1 c
    half and half

How To Make lelli's minestrone soup

  • 1
    saute onion in margarine
  • 2
    add the above ingredients and simmer for 1 1/2 hours
  • 3
    process at least half of the soup in a blender. or use a stick blender
  • 4
    add 1/3 cup macaroni, 1/4 cup parmesan cheese and 1 cup half and half
  • 5
    cook for at least 20 minutes more
  • 6
    serve with crusty bread and additional parmesan cheese

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