Minestrone Ravioli Stew Recipes

UPSTATE MINESTRONE SOUP

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, brown sausage in oil. Add the onion, carrots, garlic and basil; cook for 5 minutes. Stir in the cabbage, zucchini, broth, tomatoes, salt and pepper. , Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour. Add beans; cook 20 minutes longer. Garnish with parsley. Freeze option: Freeze cooled soup in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add a little broth or water if necessary.

RUSTIC RAVIOLI STEW

Steps:

• Heat oil in large saucepan over medium heat.
• Add garlic and onion, saute 5 minutes.
• Add broth, water, rosemary and red pepper and bring to a boil.
• Add ravioli and undrained tomatoes, bring to boil again.
• Cover, reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
• Add spinach, and cook another 3 minutes or until ravioli is tender.
• Serve with grated cheese.

CONTEST-WINNING EASY MINESTRONE

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, saute the carrots, celery and onion in oil and butter until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer., Stir in the broth, tomato sauce, beans, chickpeas, tomatoes, cabbage, basil, parsley, oregano and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Add macaroni; cook, uncovered, 6-8 minutes or until macaroni and vegetables are tender., Ladle soup into bowls. Sprinkle with cheese. Freeze option: Before adding cheese, freeze cooled soup in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little broth or water if necessary.