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Minestrone Soup

Hearty Minestrone Soup That Warms Your Soul

This hearty minestrone soup is a comforting and nutritious dish packed with seasonal vegetables and beans, perfect for chilly evenings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Dinners
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil heart-healthy fat
  • 1 medium onion, diced adds sweetness
  • 2 medium carrots, sliced adds sweetness and color
  • 3 ribs celery, sliced provides crunchy texture
  • 1 small zucchini, diced adds tender texture
For the Seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning traditional herb blend
  • 1 teaspoon salt adjust to taste
For the Tomato Base
  • 2 medium fresh tomatoes, diced adds fresh taste
  • 1 (14 oz.) can tomato sauce provides richness
For the Hearty Goodness
  • 1 cup green beans adds nutrition
  • 1 (15 oz.) can white kidney beans (Cannellini) source of protein
  • 2 cups water or vegetable broth use broth for flavor
For the Pasta
  • 1 cup dry shell pasta holds broth well
For Garnishing
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped for a pop of color

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Stirring spoon
  • Measuring Cups
  • knife
  • cutting board

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Once shimmering, add 1 diced onion, 2 sliced carrots, 3 ribs of sliced celery, and 1 diced small zucchini. Sauté for about 2-3 minutes until softened.
  2. Sprinkle in ½ teaspoon of Italian seasoning and 1 teaspoon of salt. Add 2 diced fresh tomatoes, 1 can of tomato sauce, 1 cup of green beans, and 1 can of kidney beans. Mix thoroughly.
  3. Pour in 2 cups of water or vegetable broth. Stir in 1 cup of dry shell pasta and bring to a rolling boil.
  4. Once boiling, reduce heat to a gentle simmer. Cover and let cook for 15-20 minutes or until the pasta is al dente.
  5. For a quicker method, use a pressure cooker. Add all ingredients and cook on high pressure for 5 minutes, then quick release.
  6. Taste and season with salt and pepper if needed. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 10gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 450mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 8gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Feel free to customize with seasonal vegetables and different pasta types. This soup tastes even better the next day!

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