Recipe(tried): Julie C.'s Minestrone Soup

Hi Rosie,

The Spicy Italian Stew recipe you're asking about isn't mine (in the chat recipe archive you'll find the original poster's name next to each recipe title in the file). I'm sorry, I don't have 'written down' recipe that I follow for minestrone - but I've included below one that Julie C. posted (thanks Julie!) which has ingredients very close mine - I also add diced celery, some chopped garlic, and fresh tomatoes, chopped if I have them). I simmer it on the stovetop, adding the pasta when the soup is done and cooking it just until al dente. The crockpot is a good option for it too. There have been other wonderful recipes shared on the boards (a search of all boards for: minestrone will give you a list).

Posted by: Julie/FL on Sunday January 17th 1999 04:53:16 PM
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Hi Seppo,

As I said in the previous post, this was an off the cuff improvision (which is how I do a lot of my cooking)so I'm amending the recipe I am posting for you a bit from how I made it. I would also not plan on serving it till at least the next day after making it. In fact, we had it last nite and it tasted completely different than the first day it was made (it tasted fine the first day but was truly delicious last nite).

Minestrone Soup

1 small onion, finely chopped
2 carrots, peeled and sliced
2 zucchini, sliced in quarters
1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes w/roasted garlic
1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes w/Italian herbs
1 can (15 oz) northern beans
1 can (15 oz) kidney beans
2 cans (14 oz each) broth (chicken, beef or veggie)
pinch crushed red pepper (optional)
chopped fresh basil & parsley to taste
1/2 cup uncooked small pasta

Combine all ingredients, except pasta in crockpot and cook on low 12 hours or high 6 to 8 hours (till vegetables are done). Turn heat to high, and add pasta to pot. Simmer, covered, about 15 - 20 minutes, or until pasta is done.

Note: I forgot to add potato to my soup but would add 1 large diced one at the beginning of cooking, and would throw in a handful of frozen or fresh, green beans and some fresh shredded spinach with the pasta.

Live and learn!

Take care :)
Julie