Minestrone

Name: Minestrone
Ingredients: 1 c. diced potato; 1/2 c. each: chopped onion and carrot; 1 Tbsp. oil; 1 can (14.5 oz.) whole tomatoes; 2 c. chicken broth; 1 can (8 oz.) tomato sauce; 1/2 c. dry small elbow macaroni; 1/2 c. chopped zucchini; 1 c. chopped lettuce; Salt and ground black pepper to taste; Freshly grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

11 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

1 c. diced potato
1/2 c. each: chopped onion and carrot
1 Tbsp. oil
1 can (14.5 oz.) whole tomatoes
2 c. chicken broth
1 can (8 oz.) tomato sauce
1/2 c. dry small elbow macaroni
1/2 c. chopped zucchini
1 c. chopped lettuce
Salt and ground black pepper to taste
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Directions

1

Brown potato, onion and carrot in hot oil until lightly golden.
2

Add and mix tomatoes, broth, sauce and macaroni; bring to a boil, breaking up tomatoes while stirring.
3

Reduce heat.
4

Simmer uncovered 10 minutes.
5

Add remaining ingredients.
6

Simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
7

Sprinkle with cheese before serving, if desired.
8

6 servings.