{"product_id":"cooke-tavern-colonel-maxwells-minestrone","title":"Cooke Tavern Colonel Maxwell's Minestrone","description":"\u003ch2\u003eColonel Maxwell’s Minestrone\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis classic soup is a staple of traditional Italian cuisine. Our unique blend of freeze-dried zucchini, pinto beans, carrots, pasta and spices captures that Italian tradition. Add crushed tomatoes, cabbage and sausage to make this classic zuppa! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis soup was named after Cooke Tavern’s own ‘Colonel Maxwell’(See our blog for more info.) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMakes 2 Quarts:\u003c\/b\u003e 6-8 servings \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCook Time:\u003c\/b\u003e 30 minutes \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eContains:\u003c\/b\u003e Pinto beans, pasta, freeze-dried zucchini, carrots, onions, garlic, dried vegetables, herbs \u0026amp; spices \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAllergen Info:\u003c\/b\u003ePasta contains wheat, This product is produced on equipment that also handles peanuts, soy, tree nuts, eggs, and wheat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u0026lt;\u0026gt;\n\u003ch2\u003e Cooking Instructions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAdditions:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 cans (14.5 oz ) beef or chicken broth \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 cup shredded cabbage \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 can (14.5 oz ) diced tomatoes \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 cup water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eoptional 1\/2 lb. sweet Italian sausage \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eoptional parmesan or romano cheese (to garnish) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTo Prepare: \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBring broth, water, soup mix, and cabbage to a boil. Reduce heat \u0026amp; simmer 30 minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn a separate pan, cook sausage until done. Cut into thin slices and add to soup pot. \u003cbr\u003e(Note: if not adding sausage, skip to step 3)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd diced tomatoes and continue to simmer 15 min Serve Colonel Maxwell’s Minestrone with a generous topping of parmesan or romano cheese.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePairs well with a loaf of warm Italian bread!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u0026lt;\u0026gt;\n\u003ch2\u003e Recipe Variations \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGourmet Light\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTry using low fat turkey sausage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse fat free chicken or beef broth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eVegetarian Variations\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubstitute vegetable broth for the beef or chicken broth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd Italian green beans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eExtra Hearty \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd an additional 1\/2 lb. sausage. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTry using hot Italian sausage to kick up the spice \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd your favorite garden vegetables \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCrock Pot Instructions\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCooks in only 40 minutes. Crock-pot not necessary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cooke Tavern","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50719925567725,"sku":"ywq1789984943657","price":5.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0816\/2423\/6269\/files\/cooke-tavern-colonel-maxwells-minestrone_1.jpg?v=1789984948","url":"https:\/\/trailmaps.shop\/products\/cooke-tavern-colonel-maxwells-minestrone","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}