Crowd-Size Minestrone

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
  • 4 cups chicken broth or 4 cups water
  • 4 cups tomato juice
  • 1 cup dry red wine or 1 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon dried basil leaves
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 medium green cabbage, chopped (3 cups)
  • 2 small zucchini, chopped (2 cups)
  • 2 medium carrots, sliced (1 cup)
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 28 ounces diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans beans, rinsed and drained (such as kidney, garbanzo or great northern)
  • 10 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed to drain
  • grated stella parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in 8-quart Dutch oven over medium heat. Cook garlic and onion in oil about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onion is tender.
  2. Stir in remaining ingredients except cheese. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 1 hour. Serve with cheese.
  3. To Refrigerate:
  4. Refrigerate tightly covered no longer than 48 hours.
  5. To Reheat From Refrigerator:
  6. Cover and heat soup to boiling in 8-quart Dutch oven over medium heat, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

603 kcal 30% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 21.9g 44% DV
Total Fat 24.3g 31% DV
Carbs 78.5g 29% DV
Fiber 21.9g 78% DV
Sugar 16.3g 33% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10683.2mg 100% DV
Potassium 1692.3mg 36% DV
Cholesterol 19mg 6% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 1294mcg 100% DV
Vitamin C 62.2mg 69% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 762mg 59% DV
Iron 14.8mg 82% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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