Description

Minestrone Soup is a hearty, flavorful blend of fresh vegetables, beans, and pasta, making it an ideal choice for a quick dinner or nutritious meal. It’s easy to prepare and packed with healthy ingredients that everyone will love!

Ingredients

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2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, diced
2 medium carrots, chopped
2 celery ribs, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon sea salt, plus more to taste
freshly ground black pepper
3 garlic cloves, grated
1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes
1½ cups cooked white beans or kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup chopped green beans
4 cups vegetable broth
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried thyme
¾ cup small pasta, elbows, shells, orecchiette
½ cup chopped fresh parsley
red pepper flakes
grated parmesan cheese, optional, for serving

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Instructions

In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the diced onion, chopped carrots, sliced celery, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 8 minutes until the vegetables start to soften.
Stir in the grated garlic, diced tomatoes, beans, chopped green beans, vegetable broth, bay leaves, oregano, and thyme. Cover and let simmer for 20 minutes.
Add the pasta and continue cooking uncovered for another 10 minutes, or until the pasta is fully cooked.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, then serve hot topped with fresh parsley, red pepper flakes, and grated parmesan if desired.

Notes

Feel free to add other vegetables like zucchini or spinach for extra flavor and nutrition.
Adjust the seasoning according to your taste preferences, adding more salt or pepper if needed.
This soup can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days; reheat before serving.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 210
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 800mg
Fat: 5g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 34g
Fiber: 8g
Protein: 10g
Cholesterol: 0mg