Minestrone
A hearty and flavorful Italian vegetable soup with pasta and beans.
Ingredients - Serves 6
- Grated parmesan cheese - 1/4 cup
- Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped
- Salt and pepper - To taste
- Dried basil - 1 teaspoon
- Dried oregano - 1 teaspoon
- Ditalini pasta - 1 cup, uncooked
- Cannellini beans - 1 can (15 oz), drained and rinsed
- Kidney beans - 1 can (15 oz), drained and rinsed
- Vegetable broth - 4 cups
- Canned diced tomatoes - 1 can (14 oz)
- Zucchini - 1 medium, diced
- Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
- Celery - 2 stalks, diced
- Carrot - 2 medium, diced
- Onion - 1 medium, chopped
- Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
Let's Get Started
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the onion, carrot, celery, and garlic. Cook until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
- Add the zucchini, diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, kidney beans, cannellini beans, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook the ditalini pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Add the cooked pasta to the soup and stir to combine.
- Simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley and grated Parmesan cheese.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Soup
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Calories: 250
- Fat: 5g
- Carbs: 45g
- Protein: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Sugar: 8g