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Minestrone Soup Recipe

Minestrone Soup Recipe

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A comforting and flavorful Minestrone Soup recipe featuring a medley of vegetables, beans, pasta, and herbs in a savory tomato broth. This hearty soup is perfect for chilly days and makes a satisfying meal on its own.

Ingredients

Vegetables:

  • 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

Seasonings:

  • 2 tsp garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
  • 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

Other:

  • 28 oz crushed tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup tomato paste
  • 32 oz vegetable broth
  • 2 cups water
  • 15 oz cannellini beans, drained
  • 15 oz kidney beans, drained
  • 3/4 cup macaroni noodles or small pasta (uncooked)

Instructions

  1. Sauté Vegetables: Heat olive oil in a large soup pot. Add zucchini, carrots, celery, and onion. Cook until tender.
  2. Add Seasonings: Stir in garlic and Italian seasoning, cook until fragrant.
  3. Combine Ingredients: Add crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, broth, and water. Bring to a boil.
  4. Add Beans and Pasta: Mix in beans, pasta, salt, pepper, and bay leaves. Simmer until pasta is cooked.
  5. Finish and Serve: Remove bay leaves, adjust seasoning, garnish with parsley and parmesan. Enjoy!

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