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Veggie Minestrone
with mushrooms

Active: 25 min Total: 40 min
Veggie minestrone is a classic soup that everyone should know how to make. It's amazing just how a few basic ingredients in a bowl can be so tasty - everyone will definitely be asking for seconds of this one!
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Ingredients

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Servings:
4
Veggie Minestrone:
  • Chicken breasts, boneless and skinless - 1 lb , chopped
  • Garlic - 3 cloves , chopped
  • Onions - 1 , chopped
  • Carrots - 12 oz , diced
  • Celery - 2 ribs , diced
  • Mushrooms, button - 8 oz , sliced
  • Prosciutto - 4 slices , chopped
  • Basil, fresh - 8 leaves , sliced
  • Diced tomatoes (14oz / 397g) - 1 can
  • Oil, cooking - 1 Tbsp
  • Basil, dried - 1 tsp
  • Oregano, dried - 1 tsp
  • Tomato paste - 3 Tbsp
  • Broth, vegetable - 4 cups
  • Bay leaves - 1

Prep

  1. Chicken - Chop into small pieces. Season with some salt and pepper and tenderize with a fork. (Can be done up to 1 day ahead)
  2. Garlic / Onions / Carrots / Celery - Prep as directed. (Can be done up to 5 days ahead) [Prep notes: Garlic / Onions can be stored together. Carrots / Celery can be stored together]
  3. Mushrooms / Prosciutto - Prep as directed. (Can be done up to 3 days ahead)
  4. Fresh basil - Prep as directed. (Can be done up to 3 days ahead)
  5. Diced tomatoes - Drain.

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Make

  1. Heat a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add oil and then chicken and prosciutto to heated oil. Saute for 2 to 3 minutes.
  2. Add garlic, onions, carrots, celery, dried basil and oregano, and tomato paste. Saute for 3 to 4 minutes.
  3. Add mushrooms, diced tomatoes, broth, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil and then simmer for 18 to 22 minutes, until veggies are tender (cooking time may be longer depending on the thickness of your veggies).
  4. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  5. Divide into bowls and garnish with basil.

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