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Minestrone Soup

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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imagePreparation time15 minutes
imageCooking time30 minutes
imageTotal time45 minutes
Dinner

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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