A recipe for the Italian soup you NEED in your life!

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Pasta shells + Kidney beans + Fresh Veggies + Seasonings = Italian soup BLISS. Get the full recipe HERE

The Gourmandize Team

  • 8
  • Average
  • 20 mins
  • 15 mins
  • Average budget

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cups shredded cabbage (optional)
  • 1 cup cooked or canned red kidney beans
  • 1/2 cup uncooked macaroni (optional)
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1 cup finely chopped onions
  • 1/2 cup each of finely chopped celery and carrot and sweet pepper
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • 1 can (28 oz/796 mL) tomatoes
  • 2 cups chicken stock
  • 1/2 tsp each of dried oregano and basil

Preparation

Step 1

In large saucepan over medium heat, heat oil. Add onions, celery, carrot, sweet pepper and garlic. Cover and cook, stirring often, until softened but not browned, about 5 minutes.

Step 2

Add tomatoes (crush as you add them), chicken stock, oregano and basil; bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer for about 10 minutes. Add cabbage, beans and macaroni. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, for about 3 minutes. Add a little more stock or water if too thick. Add salt and pepper to taste.

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