minestrone--the real deal
(2 ratings)
This recipe came from an old crockpot cookbook and it sounds so close to the minestrone served at one of my favorite Italian restaurants in Indianapolis. Theirs is the best I've ever had, and I'm hoping this recipe comes close. Photo: foodsta.com
(2 ratings)
yield
6 -8
prep time
25 Min
cook time
10 Hr
Ingredients For minestrone--the real deal
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3 cwater
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2 can(10.5 oz. ea.) chicken broth
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1 mdonion, chopped
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3carrots, diced
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1 mdzucchini, halved and cut into 1/4-inch slices
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1 1/2 cchopped cabbage
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1 can(15 oz.) garbanzo beans, undrained
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3 can(14.5 oz. ea.) whole tomatoes, undrained, cut up
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5 slicebacon, cooked and crumbled
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2 clovegarlic, minced
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1 1/2 tspitalian seasoning
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1 tspsalt
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1/2 tsppepper
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3/4 csmall elbow macaroni or other pasta, uncooked
How To Make minestrone--the real deal
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1In a stoneware crock pot, combine all ingredients except macaroni; stir to blend. Place cooking pot into heating base, cover and cook for 8 to 10 hours on LOW setting, or until vegetables are tender.
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2Thirty minutes before soup is done, turn heat to HI setting and add macaroni. Stir to blend. Cover and cook for 30 minutes. Keep warm for serving if desired.
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3Ladle into soup bowls and sprinkle with a bit of Parmesan cheese, if desired.
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