The Humpherys Family

Minestrone Soup

Recipe Added:  11/7/2011
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 onion, diced
6 oz turkey, bacon or ham, chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely minced
2 cans diced tomatoes
2 cans Northern beans, rinsed
1/2 cup chopped carrots
2 celery stalks, chopped
 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 potatoes, peeled and diced
1 zucchini, diced
1 tsp dried thyme
3 cups chicken broth
1 cup water
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1/2 cup to 3/4 cup small pasta
Heat the oil over medium heat in a large pot until shimmering. Add the onion and bacon and saute until the onion is translucent, stirring frequently. Add the garlic and stir, cooking for one minute. Add all the other ingredients except the pasta and simmer, stirring occasionally, partially covered for 20-30 minutes, until the vegetables are tender. Add the pasta and simmer for 10 minutes longer. serve.
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