MinestroneMinestrone

Minestrone might be just the Mediterranean recipe you are searching for. One serving contains 329 calories, 23g of protein, and 8g of fat. For $1.85 per serving, you get a main course that serves 5. This recipe is liked by 1347 foodies and cooks. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 2 hours. Head to the store and pick up celery, canned tomatoes, salt, and a few other things to make it today. It is brought to you by Taste and Tell Blog. Overall, this recipe earns an outstanding spoonacular score of 90%. Best Minestrone Soup Recipe, Hearty Minestrone Soup, and Mama Mia's Minestrone are very similar to this recipe.

Ingredients

Cooking Instructions

1. 01

   In a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, melt the butter.

2. 02

   Add the stew beef and cook until browned. Stir in the broth, tomato sauce, tomatoes, onion, celery, parsley, salt thyme and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover adn simmer for 1 to 1 1/4 hours, or until the beef is tender, stirring occasionally.

3. 03

   Add the cabbage, zucchini, carrots, garbanzo beans and macaroni. Return the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes or until the vegetables are tender and the macaroni is done, stirring occasionally.Ladle the soup into bowls and top each portion with a generous sprinkling of Parmesan Cheese.----------------------------adapted from America's Best Loved Community Recipes