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[sweetnesstco]

Hearty Winter Minestrone Soup-Beefy & Veggie-Packed

[melodyyoko]

A hearty and flavorful minestrone soup with the addition of ground beef and Italian sausage, perfect for a comforting meal on a chilly day.

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef. 4 Italian sausages, sliced. 1 onion, diced. 3 cloves garlic, minced. 2 carrots, diced. 2 celery stalks, diced. 1 can 14 oz diced tomatoes. 6 cups beef broth. 1 can 15 oz kidney beans, drained and rinsed. 1 can 15 oz cannellini beans, drained and rinsed. 1 cup small pasta such as ditalini or elbow. 1 teaspoon dried oregano. 1 teaspoon dried basil. Salt and pepper to taste. Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish. Grated Parmesan cheese for garnish.

Instructions: In a large pot, cook ground beef and Italian sausage over medium heat until browned. Add diced onion, minced garlic, diced carrots, and diced celery. Cook until vegetables are tender. Stir in diced tomatoes, beef broth, kidney beans, cannellini beans, dried oregano, and dried basil. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a simmer and let cook for about 20 minutes. Add small pasta and continue to simmer until pasta is cooked through, about 10-12 minutes. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley and grated Parmesan cheese.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 35 minutes

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[useus124]

A healthy and hearty green minestrone soup made slowly in a crockpot with different kinds of pasta, beans, and vegetables. It's perfect for a warm meal on a cold day.

Ingredients: 1 cup diced onion. 1 cup diced carrots. 1 cup diced celery. 2 cloves garlic, minced. 1 can 14.5 oz diced tomatoes. 4 cups vegetable broth. 1 cup small pasta such as ditalini or small shells. 1 can 15 oz cannellini beans, drained and rinsed. 2 cups chopped spinach. 1 cup frozen peas. 1 teaspoon dried basil. 1 teaspoon dried oregano. Salt and pepper to taste. Grated Parmesan cheese for serving optional.

Instructions: In a slow cooker, combine diced onion, carrots, celery, minced garlic, diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, cannellini beans, basil, and oregano. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours. About 30 minutes before serving, stir in the small pasta, chopped spinach, and frozen peas. Cover and continue cooking until pasta is tender. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 360 minutes

Gabriele Boccolini