
You will want to heat the oven to 200 degrees again after 4 hours, and then turn off.

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You will want to heat the oven to 200 degrees again after 4 hours, and then turn off.
The Best Minestrone Soup
{Original recipe from HERE…but of course I tweaked it.}
Serves 4 generously.
I doubled it for our family of 6.
Saute onion and garlic in olive oil until translucent and then add the chicken stock, tomatoes, carrots, potatoes {if you choose},basil, oregano, sugar, and bay leaves. Cover partially and simmer for 20 minutes until carrots are tender. Add the pasta {if you choose} and cook uncovered for 8-10 minutes. Add the spinach, beans, balsamic vinegar and simmer until cooked.
Add salt and pepper to taste and garnish with parsley and fresh parmesan.
Oh yum!
~Julia
PS: Thank you ever so much for your kind words and condolences.
It meant so much:).
The delicious aroma floats on waves through the house all day making my mouth water. It is a super simple soup to make and so deliciously healthy and filling.
Put everything into soup pot or crock pot. For stove top version….boil for 15 minutes, then simmer for at least 3 hours. You want the soup to thicken.
In the crock pot, just cook on high for at least 6 hours.
Shred or chop ham before serving in the soup. Mine is usually falling apart and I just use a fork to shred.
Serve with grilled cheese sandwiches or crusty rolls and a garden salad.
Enjoy!
~Julia