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Minestrone Soup (Recipe)

Minestrone Soup Recipe loaded with fresh vegetables like onions, carrots, celery, tomatoes, zucchini, and green beans in a seasoned tomato-based broth with beans.

BY Tiffany S, Sept 27, 2023

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Minestrone Soup (Recipe)

Ingredients

1 onion chopped
1 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (Kasadrinos **FREE Bottle**)
2 stalks celery chopped
1 large carrot chopped
½ lb. green beans trimmed and cut in ½ inch segments
1 zucchini diced
3 cloves garlic minced
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried marjoram or dried oregano
2 bay leaves
6 cups vegetable broth
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 (14.5 ounce) cans fire roasted tomatoes
1 (16 ounce) can white beans like Great Northern or cannellini beans drained and rinsed
¾ cup whole grain pasta or (pasta of your choice)
salt and pepper to taste
2–3 cups baby spinach (optional)

Instructions

1. Heat oil in a large Dutch Oven or stockpot over medium heat. Add the onions, celery, and carrots cooking until the onions and celery are almost soft. Add the green beans and zucchini and cook for 2-3 minutes or until the onions and celery are soft.

2. Reduce the heat to low and add the garlic, thyme, and marjoram cooking for 1 minute while stirring constantly. Add the bay leaves, vegetable broth, tomato paste, and diced tomatoes. Bring the soup to a low boil and then reduce to a simmer cooking until the green beans, carrots, and zucchini are almost tender.

3. Add the white beans and pasta. Cook until the pasta is tender but not overcooked. If desired stir in the spinach and cook just until wilted; 2-3 minutes.

Enjoy!!!

Servings : 6
Ready in : 30 Minutes
Course : Dinner, Lunch, Main Dish

Calories: 210kcal