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Cozy Minestrone Soup Recipe

Cozy Minestrone Soup Recipe
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This Cozy Minestrone Soup is a warm and hearty veggie soup filled with pasta and beans in a flavorful tomato-based broth. It’s a comforting and satisfying dish perfect for chilly days.

Ingredients

Vegetable Mixture:

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 large zucchini, chopped into small cubes (about 1 1/2 cups)
  • 2 medium carrots, diced into cubes (about 1 1/2 cups)
  • 4 ribs celery, chopped into small pieces (about 1 cup)
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 tsp garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp Italian seasoning

Soup Base:

  • 28 oz crushed tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup tomato paste
  • 32 oz vegetable broth
  • 2 cups water

Additional Ingredients:

  • 15 oz cannellini beans, drained
  • 15 oz kidney beans, drained
  • 3/4 cup macaroni noodles or small pasta (uncooked)
  • 1 tsp salt, to taste
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper, to taste
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 tbsp parsley, freshly chopped
  • 2 tbsp parmesan cheese, finely grated

Instructions

  1. Saute Vegetables: Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium-high heat. Add zucchini, carrots, celery, and onion. Cook until tender. Stir in garlic and Italian seasoning.
  2. Add Soup Base: Pour in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, vegetable broth, and water. Bring to a boil.
  3. Incorporate Additional Ingredients: Add beans, pasta, salt, pepper, and bay leaves. Simmer until pasta is tender.
  4. Final Touches: Remove bay leaves, adjust seasoning, and garnish with parsley and parmesan cheese before serving.

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