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Minestrone Soup

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This classic Minestrone Soup features tender flank steak, kidney beans, and a medley of fresh vegetables simmered in a rich tomato and beef broth. The addition of elbow macaroni makes it a filling and satisfying meal. Perfect for cold weather, this soup is packed with protein and flavor, topped with grated Parmesan cheese for a finishing touch.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 8
Calories: 1000.8
Description
This classic Minestrone Soup features tender flank steak, kidney beans, and a medley of fresh vegetables simmered in a rich tomato and beef broth. The addition of elbow macaroni makes it a filling and satisfying meal. Perfect for cold weather, this soup is packed with protein and flavor, topped with grated Parmesan cheese for a finishing touch.
Ingredients
  • 1 pound Flank steak -- cut 1/2 inch thick
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 1/2 cup Onion -- chopped
  • 1 clove Garlic -- minced
  • 1 can Tomato sauce
  • 1 can Beef broth
  • 3 cups Water
  • 1 bay Leaf
  • 1 can Stewed Italian style stewed tomatoes -- undrained
  • 1 small Zucchini -- cut lengthwise,slice
  • 1/2 cup Celery -- chopped
  • 2 tablespoons Parsley -- chopped
  • 16 ounces Vegetables, frozen, mixed
  • 1/4 cup Elbow macaroni -- uncooked
  • 1 can Kidney beans -- undrained
  • Parmesan cheese -- grated
Directions
  1. 1
    Cut beef steak into 1" pieces.
  2. 2
    Sprinkle with Italian seasoning and pepper.
  3. 3
    Heat oil.
  4. 4
    Add steak; cook and stir until evenly browned.
  5. 5
    Stir in onion and garlic; continue cooking for 3 minutes.
  6. 6
    Add tomato sauce, broth, water, and bay leaf.
  7. 7
    Bring to a
  8. 8
    boil ;
  9. 9
    heat and
  10. 10
    add tomatoes, zucchini, celery, parsley, mixed vegetables, and noodles.
  11. 11
    Cover and simmer 1 - 1/2 hours or until beef is tender, stirring occasionally.
  12. 12
    Ten minutes before serving, add kidney beans.
  13. 13
    Remove bay leaf.
  14. 14
    Sprinkle each serving with parmesan cheese

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1000.8kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 48.0g74%
Saturated Fat 19.3g97%
Cholesterol 193.1mg65%
Sodium 1417.6mg60%
Total Carbohydrate 61.1g21%
Dietary Fiber 17.4g70%
Sugars 10.8g
Protein 82.2g165%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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