Mama Delilah's Minestrone
A very hearty version of my favorite soup. Add crushed red pepper to turn up the heat. It's delicious!! Perfect comfort food for a cold winter's day!
Yield
15 servingsPrep
20 minCook
2 hrsReady
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | ounces |
kidney beans, canned
drained |
*
|
| 15 | ounces |
chickpeas (garbanzo beans)
drained |
|
| 15 | ounces |
green peas
drained |
|
| 28 | ounces |
tomatoes, canned with juice
petite diced |
|
| 28 | ounces | tomato sauce |
|
| 6 | whole |
carrots
thinly sliced |
*
|
| 4 | stalks |
celery
diced |
*
|
| 2 | whole |
yellow onion
diced |
*
|
| 6 | whole |
russet potatoes
cubed |
*
|
| 4 | cups | beef stock |
|
| 2 | tablespoons | olive oil, extra-virgin |
|
| 4 | cloves |
garlic
minced |
|
| 4 | tablespoons |
italian parsley
chopped |
|
| 3 | tablespoons |
basil
chopped |
|
| 1 | tablespoon |
oregano
powdered |
|
| ½ | teaspoon |
sage
powdered |
*
|
| 5 | whole | bay leaves |
*
|
| 2 | tablespoons |
red pepper flakes
(or to taste) |
|
| 1 | x |
salt and black pepper
(to taste) |
*
|
| 1 | pound | pasta, elbow macaroni |
|
Low Fat, Low in Saturated Fat, Low Cholesterol, Cholesterol-Free, Trans-fat Free, Good source of fiber
Directions
Sauté celery, onion, carrots, and garlic in olive oil until carrots are beginning to soften (about 8 to 10 minutes)
In large stock pot, combine kidney beans, chick peas, peas, tomaotes, tomato sauce, beef stock, and the sautéed celery, carrots, onion and potatos and stir.
Add parsley, oregano, basil, sage, bay leaves, salt pepper and crushed red pepper.
Simmer, stirring occaisionally, for 1 to ½ hours, or until potatos and carrots reach desired consistency.
While simmering soup, prepare macaroni according to package directions.
Serve soup with desired amount of the cooked macaroni.
Comments
This sounds good too.