Minestrone with Pesto

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Source: Good Housekeeping Magazine

Serves 6 people

Categories: Soups

Ingredients

  • 1 large can Great Northern beans
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 medium carrots, sliced
  • 2 celery stalks, sliced
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 4 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 2 medium zucchini, cut up
  • 1/2 medium head cabbage, sliced
  • 1 large garlic cloves, crushed with press
  • 2 14 oz cans chicken broth
  • 1 14 oz can diced tomatoes
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • Pesto

Directions

  1. In a large saucepan, heat olive oil and add carrots, celery, and onion. Cook 10 minutes or until onions begin to brown, stirring occasionally. Add potatoes, zucchini, cabbage and garlic; cook, stirring constantly until cabbage wilts.

  2. Add chicken broth, tomatoes with their juice, and 1 cup water; heat to boiling over high heat. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add beans.

  3. Meanwhile, prepare the pesto. Serve soup with pesto.

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