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Recipes - Connies Minestrone

Recipe Name

Connie's Minestrone

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Recipe Description

My version of vegetarian minestrone based on Williams Sonoma Soups recipe and vegetable combinations from Tassajara Cooking.

Quantity	0	Quantity Unit		Servings
Prep Time (minutes)	15	Cook Time (minutes)	45	Ready In (minutes)	60

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Ingredients
Amt.	Measure	Ingredient



1/4	large	Sweet Onion, chopped
1/3	clove	garlic minced
1/3	large	zucchini, chopped
1/3	can	Tomatoes, red, ripe, canned (12 oz) Low sodium
1/3	medium	carrot,chopped
1/3	cup	kidney beans, organic, Eden
1/3	cup	White kidney (cannelini) beans
1/8	cup	orzo pasta, whole wheat uncooked
2/3	tablespoon	olive oil, extra virgin
1/3	teaspoon	basil, dried or fresh, finely chopped
1/3	teaspoon	oregano, dried
1/3	leaf	bay leaf
2 1/2	dash	sea salt (or table salt)
1/4	individual packet	granulated sugar
1/3	ounce	Parmesan, Freshly Grated
2/3	tablespoon	balsamic vinegar
2/3	can (10.75 oz)	vegetable broth low sodium

Steps

Sequence	Step

1	Saute onions in olive oil until translucent
2	Add tomatoes, broth, sugar, oregano, basil, bay leaf, carrots and zucchini and simmer until vegetables are "tender crisp" - approximately 30 minutes.
3	Add cannelini beans including liquid from can
4	Add orzo pasta and cook until done - approximately 8 minutes.
5	add Balsamic vinegar just before serving. Serve with freshly grated parmesan.

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