Larry's Family Foods Recipes
	https://www.larrysfamilyfoods.com/Recipes/Detail/5184/Minestrone_with_Asiago_Cheese
	
	
 
	
	
		
			
			
			
				
					
				
				
				
					
					
					Minestrone with Asiago Cheese
					
					
					
					
					
					
					
					
					Yield: 8 servings
					
					
			
				
				 
				
				
				
					
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											| 1 | Tablespoon | olive oil | 
									
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											| 1 |  | onion, coarsely chopped | 
									
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											| 2 | stalks | celery, coarsely chopped | 
									
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											| 4 | cloves | garlic, minced | 
									
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											| 1 | can | (28 ounce) diced tomatoes | 
									
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											| 2 | cans | (8 ounce) tomato sauce | 
									
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											| 4 | cups | (32 ounces) vegetable broth | 
									
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											| 3 | Tablespoons | fresh oregano, chopped | 
									
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											| 2 | Tablespoons | fresh basil, chopped | 
									
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											| 1/2 | cup | ditalini pasta | 
									
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											| 1 | can | (15 ounce) kidney beans, drained and rinsed | 
									
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											| 2 | cups | baby spinach, stems removed | 
									
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											| 1/2 | cup | grated Asiago cheese | 
									
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						Directions:
						Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add onions and celery and saute for about 4 minutes.  Add garlic and continue to cook for 1 minute.  
Stir in tomatoes, tomato sauce and broth.  Remove two cups of the soup mixture and puree in a standard blender or with an immersion blender.  Add mixture back into the soup pot.  
Add oregano, basil and pasta.  Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.  
Stir in beans and spinach and continue to heat for 5 minutes until pasta is al dente.  
Ladle soup into serving bowls and sprinkle cheese over each serving.
					 
				
				
				
					
						
						Photo and food styling by Webstop
					 
				
					
						Please note that some ingredients and brands may not be available in every store.
					 
				
				
				
				
				
				
					 
				
			 
		 
		
	 
 
	Larry's Family Foods Recipes
	https://www.larrysfamilyfoods.com/Recipes/Detail/5184/Minestrone_with_Asiago_Cheese