Hearty Minestrone Soup Packed with Flavor
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Ingredients
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2 tbsp Olive oil
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1 large Onion
(Chopped)
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2 medium Carrot
(Diced)
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2 medium Celery stalks
(Diced)
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3 cloves Garlic
(Minced)
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1 medium Zucchini
(Diced)
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150 grams Green beans
(Trimmed and cut)
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400 grams Canned diced tomatoes
(With juices)
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1 liter Vegetable Broth
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100 grams Pasta (small shapes)
(Like ditalini or elbow)
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1 cup Kidney beans
(Rinsed and drained)
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150 grams Spinach
(Fresh or frozen)
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50 grams Parmesan cheese
(For garnish)
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
(Chopped)
(Diced)
(Diced)
(Minced)
(Diced)
(Trimmed and cut)
(With juices)
(Like ditalini or elbow)
(Rinsed and drained)
(Fresh or frozen)
(For garnish)
Nutrition
- Servings: 4
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (300ml)
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Fat: 7 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
- Calcium: 150 mg
- Iron: 3.5 mg
Instructions
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1 - Sauté Vegetables:
In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, carrot, and celery. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until softened.
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2 - Add Garlic and Zucchini:
Stir in the minced garlic and diced zucchini, cooking for another 2-3 minutes.
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3 - Incorporate Other Ingredients:
Add green beans, diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil.
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4 - Cook Pasta and Beans:
Once boiling, add the pasta and kidney beans. Reduce heat and simmer for about 10 minutes or until pasta is tender.
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5 - Add Spinach:
Stir in the spinach (if using) and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.
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6 - Serve:
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Ladle into bowls and garnish with Parmesan cheese.
In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, carrot, and celery. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until softened.
Stir in the minced garlic and diced zucchini, cooking for another 2-3 minutes.
Add green beans, diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil.
Once boiling, add the pasta and kidney beans. Reduce heat and simmer for about 10 minutes or until pasta is tender.
Stir in the spinach (if using) and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Ladle into bowls and garnish with Parmesan cheese.
More About: Hearty Minestrone Soup Packed with Flavor
Minestrone soup is a classic Italian dish known for its hearty and wholesome nature. It is traditionally made with a variety of seasonal vegetables, beans, and pasta, making it a nutritious and filling meal. The beauty of minestrone lies in its adaptability; you can use whatever vegetables are in season or available in your pantry. This soup is perfect for a cozy dinner, and it's even better the next day, when the flavors have melded together. Historically, minestrone has roots dating back to ancient times when it was a peasant dish. The word 'minestrone' comes from the Italian 'minestra', meaning soup, and it is believed to have originated in the Italian countryside, where families would use leftover vegetables and beans to create a filling dish. This soup is not only comforting but also embodies the Italian philosophy of making the most out of what you have. Serve it with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese and a slice of crusty bread for a complete meal.
