Comments on: Classic Minestrone Soup

By: Kate

Kate — Thu, 27 May 2021 19:42:41 +0000

In reply to Daniela Lawler. Hi, Daniela - I know others have froze it both ways. It will be thicker if you freeze it with the noodles when thawed. I hope this provides your friend some comfort!

By: Kate

Kate — Tue, 25 May 2021 19:48:10 +0000

In reply to Karen L Redmond. I'm happy you found the blog and are able to enjoy this recipe, Karen! Thank you for your review.

By: Daniela Lawler

Daniela Lawler — Mon, 24 May 2021 08:14:23 +0000

Can I freeze this as is or should I leave the pasta out until it’s reheat it? Hoping to make this for a friend that’s just been diagnosed with cancer. Thanks!

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By: Sunken Souffle

Sunken Souffle — Fri, 21 May 2021 02:52:39 +0000

SOOOOO great! I used garbanzo beans and pearl barley in place of pasta and your beans. Peas, sweet potatoes, new potatoes and cauliflower made it in on the veggie side. Diced fire roasted tomatoes and hickory smoked peppercorns took it over the top. Excellent, and will certainly make it again. Thank you.

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By: Karen L Redmond

Karen L Redmond — Fri, 21 May 2021 02:52:32 +0000

Thank you for this recipe. It is wonderfully balanced, as are all your other recipes that I have tried. I adore the combined kitchen talents of both Cookie and Kate. I’m a dog lover and my dogs are my sous chefs when I cook (you know, hanging out for scraps that might fall on the floor). Health issues are leading me back to a vegetarian diet, and I found this site when looking for fresh, new veggie recipes. After trying out a few, I also bought the cookbook. Every recipe I have tried has been wonderful. So thanks, Kate…you too Cookie.

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By: Kate

Kate — Thu, 20 May 2021 19:01:23 +0000

In reply to Mau. I'm glad you got creative and enjoyed it! Thank you for sharing, Mau.

By: Kate

Kate — Tue, 18 May 2021 18:58:12 +0000

In reply to Kay Cee. I love it! Thank you for sharing, Kay.

By: Mau

Mau — Sun, 16 May 2021 00:00:51 +0000

I didn’t have any celery so added fennel seeds. I loved the aroma when frying the onion carrots and tomatoe paste at the start. I used butternut squash, courgette, flat green beans and sugar snap peas and rice. Sorry to deviate but I love smoked paprika so added 2 tsp of that and cannelloni beans, also cooked it with cheese rind. Otherwise I stuck to your recipe and it made a lovely thick main course soup. Thank you

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By: Kate

Kate — Thu, 13 May 2021 16:47:55 +0000

In reply to Emily. I love that! Thank you for sharing, Emily.

By: Kay Cee

Kay Cee — Thu, 13 May 2021 00:01:03 +0000

Seriously, you left that seasonal vegetable door wiiiiide open!! What a treat. I don’t know if it’s the range of veggies I can pack into this soup or that crazy addition of lemon juice (who knew?!?), but this one is a major keeper in our house!! Hubs gives two thumbs up, and the kids devour it (given a nice portion of crusty bread) Thank you for this one!!

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