Lelli's Minestrone Soup

Name: Lelli's Minestrone Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h 15 min
Yield: 8-10 serving(s)
Ingredients: 3/4 cup chopped onion; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 (16 ounce) cans mixed vegetables, drained; 1 (32 ounce) carton chicken broth; 2 (15 ounce) cans cannellini beans, drained, can substitute great northern beans; 1 (14 ounce) can crushed tomatoes; 1 (8 ounce) box frozen spinach; 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste; 1 teaspoon garlic; 1 teaspoon dried parsley; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 teaspoon basil

Submitted by sandikinhadley

"If you're from lower Michigan you will no doubt know of Lelli's restaurant. They are famous for their Minestrone soup. This tastes exactly like the restaurant soup. It was given to my husband from a friend at work."

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Ready In:: 2hrs 15mins
Ingredients:: 13
Serves:: 8-10

ingredients

³⁄₄ cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons butter
2 (16 ounce) cans mixed vegetables, drained
1 (32 ounce) carton chicken broth
2 (15 ounce) cans cannellini beans, drained, can substitute great northern beans
1 (14 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 (8 ounce) box frozen spinach
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 teaspoon garlic
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon salt
¹⁄₂ teaspoon pepper
¹⁄₂ teaspoon basil

directions

Saute onion in the margarine,.
Add the above ingredients and simmer for at least 1 1/2 hours.
Process at least half of the soup in a blender, or use a stick blender.
Add 1/3 cup uncooked macaroni,1/4 cup parmesan cheese and 1 cup half & half.
Cook for at least 20 minute more and serve with crusty bread and additional parmesan cheese.
You can also add a small can of garbanzo beans with the macaroni, cheese and milk.