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minestrone-recipe

Minestrone Recipe

A hearty Italian vegetable soup that's perfect for any season.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 200 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1 Onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 2 Carrots, diced
  • 2 Celery Stalks, diced
  • 1 cup Zucchini, diced
  • 1 can Diced Tomatoes
  • 6 cups Vegetable Broth
  • 1 can Cannellini Beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Basil
  • 1 cup Pasta (small shapes like ditalini or elbow)
  • to taste Salt and Pepper
  • 1 cup Fresh Spinach, chopped
  • for serving Grated Parmesan Cheese

Instructions 

  1. 1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  2. 2. Add the minced garlic, diced carrots, and diced celery. Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. 3. Stir in the diced zucchini and cook for 2 more minutes.
  4. 4. Add the can of diced tomatoes (with juice), vegetable broth, cannellini beans, dried oregano, and dried basil. Bring to a boil.
  5. 5. Once boiling, reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 20 minutes.
  6. 6. Add the pasta and cook until tender, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. 7. Stir in the chopped fresh spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.
  8. 8. Serve hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 600mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 3000IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 3mg

Keywords

Italian Soup, Minestrone, Vegetable Soup
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