Minestrone Soup
Dinner
Minestrone Soup is a hearty Italian vegetable soup made with a variety of fresh vegetables and beans in a tomato-based broth.
Preparation
Step 1
Heat olive oil in a large pot. Add onion and garlic, and cook until softened.
Step 2
Add carrots and celery, and cook for 5 minutes.
Step 3
Stir in zucchini, green beans, diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, and kidney beans.
Step 4
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
Step 5
Add pasta and cook until tender. Stir in basil and season with salt and pepper.
Step 6
Serve hot, topped with Parmesan cheese if desired.
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Preparation time15 minutes
Cooking time30 minutes
Total time45 minutesDinner
Difficulty level
Medium
Dishes
6
Allergens
Gluten (if using pasta)
Cuisine
Italian Cuisine
Diet type
Vegetarian
Nutrition facts
Hearty and nutritious, with a variety of vegetables and beans.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 1 cup green beans, chopped
- 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained
- 1 cup pasta (e.g., elbow macaroni)
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving (optional)
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