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Minestrone Soup

Hearty Minestrone Soup Packed with Flavor and Goodness

This hearty minestrone soup is packed with flavor and goodness, perfect for a cozy meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 1 cup Onion, diced
  • 1 cup Celery, chopped
  • 1 cup Carrots, diced
  • 3 cloves Garlic, minced
For the Beans
  • 1 can Red Kidney Beans, drained
  • 1 can White Kidney Beans, drained
For the Flavor
  • 2 teaspoons Dried Oregano
  • 2 teaspoons Italian Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Salt to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper to taste
For the Liquid
  • 1 can Crushed Tomatoes
  • 4 cups Vegetable Broth adjust to desired consistency
For the Pasta & Veggies
  • 1 cup Shell Pasta
  • 1 cup Zucchini, diced
  • 2 cups Fresh Spinach or Kale

Equipment

  • Large pot

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Heat a large pot over medium heat and add the olive oil. Allow it to warm for about a minute.
  2. Sauté the diced onion, celery, and carrots in the olive oil for 5-7 minutes, until softened.
  3. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute, allowing it to become fragrant.
  4. Incorporate the red and white kidney beans along with the dried oregano, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
  5. Pour in the crushed tomatoes and vegetable broth. Stir and bring to a gentle boil.
  6. Add the shell pasta and zucchini into the boiling soup. Lower heat and let it simmer for about 10 minutes.
  7. Mix in the fresh spinach or kale, cooking until just wilted—about 2-3 minutes.
  8. Taste the soup and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve hot and enjoy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 12gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 500mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 10gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Leftover minestrone soup can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days, or frozen for up to 3 months.

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