Louann's Minestrone Soup

* Exported from MasterCook II *

Louann's Minestrone Soup

Recipe By :
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Beans Main Dish
Pasta Soups
Vegetables

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 Medium Onion -- chopped
3 Cloves Garlic -- minced
1/4 Cup Dry Sherry
4 Cups Vegetable Stock
28 Ounce Can Roma Tomatoes -- undrained, chopped
15 Ounce Can Kidney Beans -- drained and rinsed
1 1/2 Tablespoons Tomato Paste -- or more to taste
2 Medium Zucchini -- cut in small pieces
1/2 Pound Green Beans -- (fresh) sliced
1 Teaspoon Salt
1 Splash Tabasco Sauce -- or to taste
1/2 Teaspoon Fresh Ground Black Pepper
2 Teaspoons Dried Basil
2 Teaspoons Dried Oregano
1/2 Cup Macaroni -- small shell

In a large pot, saut‚ the onion and garlic in the sherry until the
onion is translucent, adding more sherry if needed. Add everything
else, and bring it to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce
heat, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Adapted by Ron Lunde, from:
A newspaper clipping from The Oregonian

My only modifications to this recipe were to add the garlic, and
change the chicken stock into vegetable stock.

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