Classic Minestrone Soup
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Classic Minestrone Soup
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Perfect for any time of day, this recipe delivers great flavor effortlessly.
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ cup finely chopped onion
- ¾ cup chopped celery about 2-3 ribs celery
- 1 cup chopped carrots about 2-3 medium carrots
- 1 ½ cups frozen or fresh chopped green beans
- 3 cloves garlic, finely minced or 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 can (28-ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 6 cups chicken or vegetable broth I use low-sodium
- 1 can (15-ounces) white beans, rinsed and drained (see note)
- 1 cup small pasta, like shells, ditalini or elbow
- Parmesan Cheese for serving
Instructions
- In a large 6-quart pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat and add the onion, celery and carrots. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions start to soften, about 4-5 minutes.
- Add the green beans, garlic, basil, salt, oregano and black pepper. Cook for another minute or so, stirring often.
- Stir in the crushed tomatoes and chicken broth. Bring the soup to a simmer and cook for 8-10 minutes until the vegetables have softened a bit (they'll cook more in the next step).
- Stir in the beans and pasta and cook for 10-11 minutes until the pasta and vegetables are tender.
- Season to taste with additional salt and pepper. Serve with Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Notes
- Tomatoes: You can change up the tomatoes by using half crushed tomatoes and half diced tomatoes. My family prefers non chunky tomatoes in this soup, so I stick with all crushed tomatoes.
- Beans: I use Great Northern or white kidney beans. Light or dark kidney beans can be substituted for white beans.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1 serving
Calories
197kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
35g
(12%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
1091mg
(45%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 serving | |
| Calories | 197kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 1091mg | 45% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.7
198 reviews
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