Name: Minestrone Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil (extra virgin); 1 onion (finely chopped); 2 cloves garlic (minced); 2 carrots (diced); 2 stalks celery (diced); 1 zucchini (diced); 1 potato (diced); 1 can diced tomatoes ((14.5 oz)); 4 cups vegetable broth (low-sodium); 1 can kidney beans ((15 oz), rinsed and drained); 1 cup pasta (such as ditalini, small); 1 cup spinach (chopped); 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning; 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste); 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste); 1/4 cup parmesan cheese (grated, for serving (optional))

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A hearty and nutritious Italian vegetable soup that includes a variety of vegetables, pasta, and beans. Minestrone is a flexible recipe that can accommodate seasonal produce and pantry staples.

Minestrone Soup

A hearty and nutritious Italian vegetable soup that includes a variety of vegetables, pasta, and beans. Minestrone is a flexible recipe that can accommodate seasonal produce and pantry staples.

Servings 4 people

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 45

Total Time 1

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil extra virgin
1 onion finely chopped
2 cloves garlic minced
2 carrots diced
2 stalks celery diced
1 zucchini diced
1 potato diced
1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)
4 cups vegetable broth low-sodium
1 can kidney beans (15 oz), rinsed and drained
1 cup pasta such as ditalini, small
1 cup spinach chopped
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon salt or to taste
1/2 teaspoon black pepper or to taste
1/4 cup parmesan cheese grated, for serving (optional)

Instructions

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic and cook until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
Add the diced carrots, celery, zucchini, and potato to the pot. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Pour in the can of diced tomatoes (with their juices) and the vegetable broth. Bring the mixture to a boil.
Once boiling, reduce the heat to a simmer and add the rinsed and drained kidney beans. Let the soup simmer for 20 minutes.
Add the small pasta to the pot and continue to simmer for another 10 minutes, or until the pasta is tender.
Stir in the chopped spinach and Italian seasoning. Season the soup with salt and black pepper to taste.
Serve the Minestrone Soup hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 8gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 6gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 4500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 3mg

Calories: 250kcal

Meal Type: Soup

Cuisine: Italian

Keyword: healthy recipes, italian cuisine, Vegetable Soup

Cooking Method: Boiled

Time: >45 Min

Level: Easy

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