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      Title: Copycat Olive Garden Minestrone Soup
 Categories: Vegetables, Herbs, Poultry, Beans, Greens
      Yield: 12 Servings

      2 tb Olive oil
      1 c  Onion; chopped
    1/2 c  Celery; chopped
    1/2 c  Carrot; chopped
      4 cl Garlic; minced
      2 ts Italian seasoning
      2 ts Salt
    1/2 ts Pepper
    1/3 c  Tomato paste
 14 1/2 oz Can diced tomatoes
      4 c  Chicken broth
 15 1/2 oz Can cannellini beans;
           - rinsed, drained
 15 1/2 oz Can kidney beans;
           - rinsed, drained
    3/4 c  Uncooked small pasta shells
      1 sm Zucchini; chopped
    1/2 c  Green beans; cut
      2 c  Fresh spinach; chopped
      1 tb Fresh parsley; minced
      1 tb Fresh basil; minced
    1/4 c  Parmesan cheese; grated

  Heat oil in a stockpot to medium heat. Add onion, celery, and
  carrot; cook until slightly soft, 4 to 5 minutes. Add garlic,
  Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper; cook until fragrant, 1 to
  2 minutes. Stir in tomato paste; cook until bubbly, 1 to
  2 minutes.

  Add tomatoes and chicken broth; bring to a simmer. Stir in beans
  and pasta shells. Bring to a simmer; cook until pasta is almost
  cooked, 6 to 7 minutes. Stir in zucchini, green beans, and spinach.
  Cook 2 to 3 minutes longer or until vegetables are crisp-tender and
  pasta is al dente. Stir in parsley and basil. Garnish with Parmesan
  and, if desired, additional minced fresh basil.

  Recipe by Lauren Habermehl, Pewaukee, Wisconsin

  Recipe FROM: https://www.tasteofhome.com

  Uncle Dirty Dave's Archives

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