8 mini minestrone Recipes

onion, minced, garlic cloves, minced, extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra for serving, minced fresh oregano (or 1/2 tsp. dried ), red pepper flakes, low sodium chicken broth, tomato sauce, dried great northern beans (pre-soaked overnight, drained) or 1 cup cannellini beans (pre-soaked overnight, drained), carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch pieces, zucchini , quartered lengthwise and sliced 1/4 inch thick, swiss chard, stemmed and leaves sliced 1/2 inch thick, shell pasta (such as ditalini, tubettini, or mini elbows), minced fresh basil, salt, pepper, grated parmesan cheese , for serving

ground beef, breadcrumbs, grated parmesan cheese (or a mix of parmesan and romano), dried oregano, dried basil, dried thyme, salt, ground black pepper, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, egg, lightly beaten, olive oil, onions, chopped, garlic cloves, minced, chicken stock, tomato juice or 2 cups vegetable juice, green beans , cut into 1-inch pieces, carrots, sliced, kidney beans, rinsed and drained, mushrooms, diced tomatoes, undrained, chopped fresh basil (or 1 tsp. dried ), dried oregano, salt, ground black pepper, uncooked small shell pasta, such as elbows

olive oil, diced onion, sliced carrot, sliced celery, cubed parsnip, garlic cloves, minced, chopped swiss chard, dry red wine, freshly ground black pepper, kosher salt, lower-sodium beef broth, no-salt-added diced tomatoes with basil, garlic, and oregano, ground turkey, dry breadcrumbs, chopped fresh basil, olive oil, freshly ground black pepper, kosher salt, egg, lightly beaten, remaining ingredients, chickpeas (garbanzo beans), rinsed and drained, chopped fresh basil, grated fresh parmesan cheese (optional)

olive oil, fresh minced garlic, onions, chopped, dried oregano, crushed red pepper flakes (optional or adjust to suit heat level), stalk celery, diced, carrots, peeled and sliced, tomato paste, chicken broth (can use beef broth), tomato sauce (for a richer flavor use 2 cups each and crushed tomatoes), kidney beans, drained, green beans, drained, chopped fresh spinach (rinsed over with cold water), zucchini, sliced thick (or coarsely chopped ), cooked small shell pasta (use any amount desired, small shell pasta or macaroni will work fine), grated parmesan cheese (more for sprinkling ), salt & freshly ground black pepper (to taste), extra lean ground beef (or use half beef and pork), garlic cloves, minced, green onion, finely chopped (use white part only ), egg, slightly beaten, dry breadcrumbs, grated parmesan cheese, seasoning salt or 1/2 tsp white salt, fresh ground black pepper

olive oil, red onion, chopped, zucchini, thinly sliced, celery ribs, diced, carrots, sliced, garlic cloves, peeled and minced, dry southwest seasoning (if can tsp be found use chili powder, cumin and coriander), salt, pepper, diced tomatoes , with mild green chiies, chicken broth, black beans, drained and rinsed, frozen mini ravioli

lean ground turkey or 1 lb lean hamburger, garlic paste or 6 garlic cloves, chopped, dried chili pepper flakes (to taste), italian spices, salt, olive oil, onion, chopped, low-fat chicken broth, italian-style diced tomatoes, frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained, sliced mushrooms, garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained, kidney beans, rinsed and drained, stalks celery, chopped, carrots, chopped, potatoes, chopped, pesto sauce, shell pasta , orzo, elbows, alphabet, etc, salt and pepper, parmesan cheese or romano cheese, shredded