Minestrone Soup

By michelle1026

300 calories per serving!

Ingredients

• 4 slices thick cut bacon (diced)
• 1 bunch of green onions (sliced)
• 1 yellow onion (diced)
• 32 oz chicken broth
• 28 oz diced tomatoes (not drained)
• 2 carrots (peeled and chopped)
• 2 ribs celery (chopped)
• 1 tsp chicken bouillon
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper
• 2 small zucchini (diced)
• 1 russet potato (peeled & diced)
• 1 tsp Emeril's Bayou Blast (See recipe)
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 15 oz cans red kidney beans (drained and rinsed)
• 2 cups fresh spinach (chopped)
• 1/2 cup Ditalini pasta

Details

Servings 7

Preparation

Step 1

In a large saucepan, heat water and bouillon cubes until cubes are dissolved. Remove from heat.

In large stock pot cook bacon until crispy. Add green and yellow onions. Sauté until soft. Stir in chicken broth, tomatoes, carrots, celery, bouillon, basil, and red pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for about 30 minutes. Add zucchini, potatoes, bayou bash, and salt. Return to simmer and cook 45 minutes - 1 hour. Add spinach and beans halfway through.

Prepare pasta as directed al dente. Stir into soup. Cook additional 5-10 minutes.