If you're from lower Michigan you will no doubt know of Lelli's restaurant. They are famous for their Minestrone soup. This tastes exactly like the restaurant soup. It was given to my husband from a friend at work.

Ingredients

8 serv.

chopped onion3⁄4 cup
butter↗2 tablespoons
mixed vegetables2 cans
(16 ounce), drained
chicken broth↗1 carton
(32 ounce)
cannellini beans↗2 cans
(15 ounce), drained, can substitute great northern beans
crushed tomatoes↗1 can
(14 ounce)
frozen spinach↗1 box
(8 ounce)
tomato paste↗1 can
(6 ounce)
garlic↗1 teaspoon
dried parsley↗1 teaspoon
salt↗1 teaspoon
pepper↗1⁄2 teaspoon
basil↗1⁄2 teaspoon

Step-by-step instructions

1
Saute onion in the margarine,.
2
Add the above ingredients and simmer for at least 1 1/2 hours.
3
Process at least half of the soup in a blender, or use a stick blender.
4
Add 1/3 cup uncooked macaroni,1/4 cup parmesan cheese and 1 cup half & half.
5
Cook for at least 20 minute more and serve with crusty bread and additional parmesan cheese.
6
You can also add a small can of garbanzo beans with the macaroni, cheese and milk.

Source: food.com

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