Description
This Minestrone Soup is a hearty blend of fresh vegetables, beans, and pasta, simmered to perfection in a savory broth. Each spoonful offers a comforting warmth, with a delightful medley of textures from tender vegetables and al dente pasta, making it a perfect dish for any season.
Ingredients
Scale
- Vegetables:
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 1 cup green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 cup spinach, chopped
- Legumes:
- 1 can (15 oz) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- Pasta:
- 1 cup small pasta (like ditalini or elbow)
- Broth:
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- Herbs and Spices:
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Finishing Touch:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Grated Parmesan cheese for serving (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat until shimmering.
- Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery; sauté for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are softened and the onion is translucent.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the zucchini, green beans, and vegetable broth; bring to a boil.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat to a simmer and add the cannellini beans, kidney beans, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer for 15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Add the pasta and cook for an additional 10 minutes, or until the pasta is al dente.
- Stir in the chopped spinach and cook for another 2 minutes until wilted. Serve hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
- This soup can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- To freeze, let the soup cool completely, then transfer to airtight containers and freeze for up to 3 months.
- Substitute any seasonal vegetables you have on hand, such as bell peppers or kale.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 7 grams
- Saturated Fat: 1 gram
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 40 grams
- Fiber: 10 grams
- Protein: 12 grams
- Cholesterol: 0 milligrams
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