MAGGIANO"S MINESTRONE SOUP

By Bug7

Minestrone Soup

Ingredients

• 2-1/2 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 cup garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup celery
• 1 cup yellow onion, chopped
• 1 cup carrots, diced
• 1 cup potatoes, diced
• 3 tablespoons oregano
• 1/2 cup basil
• 2 quarts chicken broth
• 1/2 cup flour
• 1/2 cup romano cheese, grated
• 3/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
• 3 cups canned diced tomatoes
• 2 cups garbanzo beans, drained
• 2 cups marinara sauce
• salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

Step 1

Saute onions, carrots, celery, oregano in butter over medium heat until tender. Add flour and stir to incorporate to form a roux.
Add minced garlic and chicken broth, marinara, potatoes, and tomatoes, bring to a boil, reduce heat to simmer. Add beans, salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for 20 minutes. Stir basil, romano and parmesan cheese, serve and enjoy.