[rockinrobin]

They're dry. And oh so delicious.

[Glory87]

Okay, I'm going to try it! Is it really 12 cups of broth? I'm trying to figure out if my soup pot is big enough, most of my other recipes call for 4 cups! Going to add a little spinach and garlic

[rockinrobin]

Glory I make it in a 6 quart pot. I don't even measure anymore, but yes it calls for 12 cups. I fill up the pot almost to the top, but not quite. 4 cups of liquid will not yield you that many servings. I have a family of 5 so 4 cups wouldn't even make it past 1 night. I like leftovers, especially of soup and this one in particular. The spinach and garlic should add in nicely. What could be bad about spinach and garlic anyway? Let me know how you like it.

[LastDitchEffort]

Ok, I made this up myself but it was really good. Super easy too.

Throw all below into large pot. Simmer for about 35-45 minutes until veggies go soft.

3 Chicken Breasts, boneless & skinless about 1 lb (don't cut it up yet)
5 medium carrots chopped
3 leeks, whites only, sliced
2 largish potatoes peeled and chopped
1 tetra pak container low sodium chicken broth, about 4 cups
Sprinkle some basil and parsley in.

Remove chicken pieces
Blend stuff left in the pot with an immersion blender
Cut up the chicken and throw back in the pot.

Stir and serve. Add a little water if it's too thick.

[RebaR]

This is a yummy soup!


Olive Garden Pasta E Fagioli

1 lb. extra lean ground beef
1/2 cup water
1 cup onion, chopped
1 cup carrots, slivered
1 cup celery, diced
2 (14.4 oz) diced canned tomatoes
1 can of red kidney beans, drained
1 can of white kidney beans, drained
5 1/2 cups beef stock
2 teaspoons leaf oregano
1-1 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper (adjust according to your taste)
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
1 can (28oz) spaghetti sauce, no sugar added
4 ounces dry shell pasta, cooked according to package directions.

Brown beef; drain. Add 1/2 cup water, onions, carrots, celery and tomatoes and simmer for about 10 minutes. Drain and rinse beans and add to pot. Also add beef stock, oregano, pepper, Tabasco and spaghetti sauce. Add chopped parsley. Simmer 35 minutes. Stir in noodles, and simmer another 10 - 20 minutes. Makes about 5 quarts of soup

Make at least one day before serving for best flavor.

Freezes wonderfully.

Serving size 1 1/2 cups.
Exchanges: 1 meat, 1 bread, 2 vegetables (less than 200 cal per serving)

[Ilene]

Reba -- Now I know what my next soup of the week will be

[Ilene]

Reba, made that Olive Garden Pasta E Fagioli soup last night and it was delish!!

[RebaR]

Glad you enjoyed it Ilene! I think it's good too... and to me, it's best a day or two after you make it...

Reba

[Ilene]

REba -- ALL soups or stews are better the day after they are made...