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Minestrone Soup: An Incredible Ultimate Classic Recipe


  • Author: Lana
  • Total Time: 50 minutes

Ingredients

– 2 tablespoons olive oil
– 1 medium onion, chopped
– 2 garlic cloves, minced
– 2 medium carrots, diced
– 2 celery stalks, diced
– 1 zucchini, diced
– 1 cup green beans, chopped
– 1 cup diced tomatoes (canned or fresh)
– 6 cups vegetable broth
– 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
– 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
– 1 teaspoon dried oregano
– 1 teaspoon dried basil
– Salt and pepper, to taste
– 1 cup pasta (such as ditalini or elbow)
– Fresh parsley, for garnish
– Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving (optional)


Instructions

Making Minestrone Soup is simple. Just follow these steps:

1. Heat Olive Oil: In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
2. Sauté Vegetables: Add the chopped onion and garlic. Sauté until the onion becomes translucent, about 3-5 minutes.
3. Add Carrots and Celery: Stir in the diced carrots and celery. Cook for another 5 minutes.
4. Incorporate Zucchini and Green Beans: Add the diced zucchini and chopped green beans. Continue to sauté for another 5 minutes.
5. Add Tomatoes: Stir in the diced tomatoes and let them cook down for a couple of minutes.
6. Pour in Broth: Add the vegetable broth to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
7. Season: Add the kidney beans, chickpeas, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
8. Cook Pasta: Stir in the pasta and let it simmer for about 10–12 minutes, or until the pasta is cooked al dente.
9. Adjust Seasoning: Taste the soup and adjust seasoning, adding more salt and pepper if necessary.
10. Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley and grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.

Following these steps will lead you to a delicious pot of Minestrone Soup that everyone will love!

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 6
  • Calories: 220 kcal
  • Fat: 5g
  • Protein: 10g