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Forgotten Minestrone Recipe

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Free-lance writer Marsha Ransom of South Haven, Michigan can be composing an article while her full-flavored soup is simmering. "I sprinkle servings with Parmesan cheese and serve with garlic bread," she reports.

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Forgotten Minestrone Recipe

Prep: 15 min. Cook: 8-1/2 hours

Yield: 8 Servings

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Ingredients

1 pound beef stew meat, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 medium onion, chopped
2 tablespoons minced dried parsley
2-1/2 teaspoons salt, optional
1-1/2 teaspoons ground thyme
1 beef bouillon cube
1/2 teaspoon pepper
6 cups water
1 medium zucchini, halved and thinly sliced
2 cups chopped cabbage
1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, optional

Directions

In a 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the first nine ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or until meat is tender.
Add the zucchini, cabbage, beans and macaroni; cover and cook on high for 30-45 minutes or until macaroni and vegetables are tender. Sprinkle servings with cheese if desired. Yield: 8 servings (2 quarts).

Nutritional Facts 1 cup (calculated without salt and cheese) equals 203 calories, 5 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 35 mg cholesterol, 335 mg sodium, 24 g carbohydrate, 5 g fiber, 16 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 2 vegetable, 1 starch.

Originally published as Forgotten Minestrone in Taste of Home April/May 1994, p23

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Reviewed on Sep. 18, 2012 by Dawn Humphreys

I had seen all the negative reviews, but still thought the overall recipe was good. Substituted beef broth and cannelini beans and it was wonderful!

Reviewed on Mar. 10, 2011 by Sweetpgrl8

I have been wanting to make th is recipe for years. First, I didn't add all 28 oz of canned tomatoes, I added one 14.5 oz of canned tomatoes, and added about 14 oz chicken broth. I didn't like the zucchini or the chick peas that it called for, and instead would have added potatoes. Other than that my kids really enjoyed it, especially my 2 year old daughter.

Reviewed on Mar. 18, 2010 by kellori114

I didn't enjoy this recipe at all, too "herby" for my taste.

Reviewed on Nov. 12, 2009 by suzymerritt

This soup was very good. I like all the veggies in it. Better the next day.

Reviewed on Nov. 03, 2009 by bbetsannyahoo

Great soup for a winter day. The cheese finishes it off nicely. First time making it and would definitely make again. I don't add the pasta thou to any finished recipe with sauce/broth. Add the pasta to the dish as I serve.

Reviewed on Feb. 05, 2009 by badkitty

This soup was not very good.I was not pleased and would not make it again.

Reviewed on Jan. 18, 2008 by tinkaandme

This soup is definitely worth the effort. The beef cooks up very tender. I do not use the bouillon and yet it is very tasty. Better than the soup you can get in restaurants!