
- 1 cup finely minced celery
- 1 cup finely minced onion
- 1 cup finely minced carrot
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/2 cup garbanzo beans
- 1/2 cup kidney beans
- 1/2 cup whole dried peas
- 1/2 cup white pea beans
- 3/4 cup sliced carrot
- 3/4 cup coarsely chopped onion
- 3/4 cup sliced celery
- 3/4 cup chopped bell pepper
- 1/2 cup rice / barley
- 1 cup shell macaroni
- 2 tablespoons minced parsley
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon basil
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce
- Black pepper and parmesan cheese, to taste
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Olive Garden Minestrone Soup Recipe - The Process...
Olive Garden Recipe for minestrone soup

- Slowly saute finely minced onion, celery, and carrot in butter until very brown.
- Add peas and beans and about 3 quarts of water.
- Cook slowly until beans are almost done (check garbanzos... they will take the longest)... about 2 to 2 1/2 hours.
- Add remaining vegetables, rice / barley, and spices, along with more water if necessary. Cook another hour.
- About 20 minutes before serving time, add the macaroni and more water, if needed.
- Ladle into bowls and sprinkle with parmesan cheese and fresh black pepper.
- Serve with crusty garlic bread.
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