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Minestrone Soup (Recipe)

Hearty and packed with veggies this Minestrone Soup is delicious and comforting. Brimming with beans, veggies and greens this soup is more like a stew than a soup and makes for a very satisfying dinner.

BY Tiffany S, Nov 27, 2023

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Minestrone Soup (Recipe)

Ingredients

1 cup onions, diced
2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil (Kasadrinos **FREE Bottle**)
1 cup carrots, diced
1 cup celery, diced
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon ground fennel seeds
3 cups vegetable broth (or chicken broth)
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (15 oz) can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
8 ounces whole grain pasta (or pasta of choice)
1 medium zucchini, cut into bite sized pieces
1/2 pound green beans, cut into bite sized pieces
5 ounces baby spinach, coarsely chopped
salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
1/4 cup parmigiano reggiano (parmesan cheese), grated (optional)

Instructions

1. Heat the oil in a large sauce pan over medium-high heat, add the onions, celery and carrot and cook until tender, about 5-7 minutes.

2. Add the garlic, red pepper flakes, and fennel and cook until fragrant, about a minute.

3. Add the broth, tomatoes, red kidney beans, Italian seasoning, and pasta, bring to a boil, reduce the beat and simmer until the pasta is almost cooked, about 5 minutes.