Olive Garden Minestrone Soup
Posted in response to a request. This is a wonderfully hearty soup that is pretty close to Olive Garden's. We used to go there several times a month when I lived close and get the soup and bread sticks. Mmmmmm
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READY IN: 3hrs 20mins
SERVES: 10
YIELD: 1 qty estimated
UNITS: US
INGREDIENTS
Nutrition- 1cup finely minced celery
- 1cup finely minced onion
- 1cup finely minced carrot
- 1⁄4cup butter
- 1⁄2cup garbanzo beans
- 1⁄2cup kidney bean
- 1⁄2cup dried whole peas
- 1⁄2cup white pea beans
- 3⁄4cup sliced carrot
- 3⁄4cup coarsely chopped onion
- 3⁄4cup sliced celery
- 3⁄4cup chopped bell pepper
- 1cup shell macaroni
- 2tablespoons minced parsley
- 1teaspoon oregano
- 1teaspoon basil
- 2teaspoons soy sauce
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DIRECTIONS
- Slowly saute finely minced onion, celery and carrot in butter until very brown.
- Add peas and beans and about 3 quarts of water.
- Cook slowly until beans are almost done (check garbanzos- they will take the longest) about 2 to 2 1/2 hours.
- Add the remaining vegetables, rice and spices and more water if necessary and cook another hour.
- About 20 minutes before serving time add the macaroni and more water if needed.
- Ladle into bowls and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
- Serve with crusty garlic bread.
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