Minestrone Soup
A hearty and flavorful minestrone soup recipe, perfect for a chilly evening. This recipe includes a variety of vegetables and beans for a nutritious and delicious meal.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup Diced onion
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 cup Carrots, chopped
- 1 cup Celery, chopped
- 1 cup Green beans, trimmed and halved
- 1 cup Diced tomatoes
- 1 cup Small pasta (ditalini or elbow)
- 1 can (15 ounces) Cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
- 8 cups Vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, sauté the onion and garlic in olive oil until softened.
- Add the carrots, celery, and green beans and cook for 5 minutes.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes, pasta, cannellini beans, vegetable broth, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30-40 minutes, or until the pasta is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.
- Serve hot.
Notes
For a richer flavor, add a bay leaf during simmering. You can also add other vegetables, such as zucchini or spinach, to this soup.