As I’m going through my blog archives, I am realizing that there are several recipes that I have not shared with you yet. Today, I want to give you another healthy recipe – a hearty minestrone soup with meat. It is an easy, budget-friendly dish that is perfect to make during the winter months.
Hearty Minestrone Soup With Meat
Winter Minestrone
Recipe Courtesy of Libby’s Vegetables
Serves 6
Ingredients:
- 1 can ( 15 oz.) white beans, drained
- 1 can (14.5 oz.) Libby’s Cut Green Beans, drained
- 1 can (14.5 oz.) diced tomatoes
- 1 can ( 8.5 oz.) Libby’s Mixed Vegetables, drained
- 1 cup (about 8 oz.) diced cooked ham
- 1 cup cooked orzo pasta (4 oz. uncooked)
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- Pinch of red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Directions:
1. In a large saucepan, bring white beans, green beans, tomatoes, mixed vegetables, ham and 4 cups of water to a simmer over medium heat.
2. Add orzo, parsley and pepper flakes; simmer a few minutes more.
3. Drizzle each bowl with olive oil and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
The weather forecast indicates that it is supposed to be cold and snowy this weekend in NYC. A thick vegetable soup like this one is a perfect meal to make. Enjoy!
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