Monday, October 20, 2014

{soups-salads-and-salad-dressings} Hearty Italian Vegetable Soup

 

Hearty Italian Vegetable Soup

This hearty soup is loaded with chunky vegetables, beans and pasta. It's a perfect meatless meal served with a crusty bread. Mangia!!

8 Servings 

1 cup Onion; Chopped15 oz Tomato Puree
1 cup Celery; Chopped15 1/2 oz Cannelli Beans; unrinsed
1 cup Carrots; Minced1 tsp Italian Seasoning
1 cup Zucchini; Chopped¼ tsp Minced Dried Garlic
3 Tbsp Olive Oil1 ½ cups Pasta Shells; Uncooked
46 1/2 oz Vegetable BrothSalt & Pepper ; To Taste
14 1/2 oz Petite Diced Tomatoes; italian style


In a large pot or Dutch oven, cook the onion, celery, carrots and zucchini in the olive oil, over medium high heat. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring often. Add the broth, diced tomatoes, tomato puree, beans, Italian seasoning and garlic. Mix well and bring to a boil. Add the pasta shells and cook for 10-12 minutes, or until pasta is al dente. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle each individial serving with Parmesan cheese.

Helpful Tips:

The broth in this soup is so tasty, I always serve it with a loaf of crusty Italian bread. Add a salad and you've got a hearty, filling meatless meal.

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