What We Cook: Minestrone Soup ~ page 50

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Wednesday, July 7, 2010

Minestrone Soup ~ page 50

I made this soup for Carissa last week while she was on bedrest and Houston was flooding with rain! This is a great summer soup.

Minestrone soup feels very fresh with the zucchini, carrots, and potatoes.

I used two kinds of canned beans--pintos and black beans. I drained them and gave them a quick rinse to reduce the sodium.

The real trick of this soup is to cook the pasta separate, and keep it that way. When serving, put a spoon of the pasta in your bowl, then a ladle of the soup on top. If you have leftovers, store the pasta separate. This will make a big difference in keeping your soup fresh tasting.