Mark'S Minestrone

20 ingredients
7 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 can chickpeas
  • 1 can kidney beans
  • 2 c. cooked pasta shells
  • 2 c. chopped tomatoes
  • 3 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 5 to 10 crushed garlic cloves
  • 2 c. chopped onion
  • 2 c. cubed or sliced carrots
  • 2 c. zucchini
  • 6 c. vegetable stock
  • 16 oz. green beans
  • 1 c. green pepper, sliced
  • 1 tsp. salt (to taste)
  • 1/2 tsp. black pepper
  • 2 tsp. oregano
  • 2 tsp. tarragon
  • 2 tsp. ground rosemary
  • 2 Tbsp. basil
  • 4 c. tomato puree
  • 1/2 c. dry red wine

Directions

  1. 1
    Saute garlic and onion in olive oil until translucent.
  2. 2
    Add salt, pepper, basil, oregano, tarragon, rosemary, carrots and wine.
  3. 3
    Cover and cook 5 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. 4
    Add green pepper, stock, puree and beans.
  5. 5
    Cover and simmer 30 minutes.
  6. 6
    Add chopped tomatoes, cooked pasta and zucchini and simmer for another 15 minutes.
  7. 7
    Makes 6 quarts.

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