Vegetable Lover’s Minestrone
[ingredients-list title=”Ingredients” serving_size=””] [ingredients-left] 1 cup chopped onion 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 cup thinly sliced carrots 1 cup chopped
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- 1 cup chopped onion
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup thinly sliced carrots
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 5 garlic cloves, minced
- 1-1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
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- 3-1/2 cups water
- 2 cups tomato puree
- 1 can (15-1/2 ounces) great northern beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup chopped green pepper
- 3 tablespoons dry red wine, optional
- 1 cup chopped fresh tomatoes
- 1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
- 2 to 3 teaspoons sugar
- Grated Parmesan cheese
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[step-item number=”1″ image_url=”” title=”” ]In a Dutch oven or large saucepan, sauté onion in oil until tender. Stir in the carrots, celery, garlic, salt, oregano, basil and pepper. Cover and cook for 8 minutes. [/step-item]
[step-item number=”2″ image_url=”” title=”” ]Add the water, tomato puree, beans, green pepper and wine if desired. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes. [/step-item]
[step-item number=”3″ image_url=”” title=”” ] Add the tomatoes, parsley and sugar; cover and simmer 15 minutes longer or until vegetables are tender. Serve with Parmesan cheese. Serves 8 (2 quarts).[/step-item][/step-list-wrapper]