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garden fresh minestrone

(1 rating)
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Recipe by
Debbie Sue
@DSNjustpinchme
Southwest, FL

A great way to use the zucchini, tomatoes, and green beans from your garden! So fresh and good!

(1 rating)
yield 4 to 6
prep time 15 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For garden fresh minestrone

  • 2 Tbsp
    olive oil, light
  • 1/2 c
    celery, diced
  • 1 c
    onion, diced
  • 4
    medium size garlic cloves, minced
  • 8 c
    chicken stock
  • 1/2 tsp
    dried thyme
  • 1
    bay leaf
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 2 c
    zucchini, diced
  • 3/4 c
    green beans, cut
  • 3
    roma tomatoes, diced
  • 1/2 c
    navy beans, cooked
  • 1/2 c
    small dry pasta
  • freshly grated parmesan cheese

How To Make garden fresh minestrone

  • 1
    In a large pot, sauté celery and onion in olive oil. Cook until softened, add garlic and cook for another minute.
  • 2
    Now add chicken stock, salt, thyme and bay leaf. Bring to a simmer, and add the rest of your vegetables, beans, and pasta.
  • 3
    Bring back up to a simmer, and cook until the vegetables are tender, and the pasta is cooked, about 10 to 12 minutes.
  • 4
    Remove bay leaf and serve. Garnish with freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Enjoy!
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