Classic Minestrone Soup
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5
Classic Minestrone Soup
Description
Classic Minestrone Soup starts by sautéing diced yellow onion, minced garlic, sliced celery, and diced carrots in olive oil until softened and translucent. Green beans and chopped vine tomatoes are added along with seasonings including kosher salt, black pepper, oregano, and basil. Crushed tomatoes, kidney beans, chicken broth, and elbow pasta are then incorporated. The soup is brought to a boil and cooked until the pasta is tender, allowing flavors to meld.
The combination of fresh vegetables and canned ingredients results in a rich broth that is both comforting and textured. The kidney beans provide protein and creaminess, while the pasta adds body. The sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese adds a salty richness that rounds out the dish.
This minestrone is suitable as a warming lunch or light dinner. It pairs well with crusty bread or a side salad for a balanced meal. The soup maintains its flavor well and is practical for cooking in larger batches for leftovers.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 yellow onion diced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 celery sliced thinly, stalks
- 1 carrot diced
- 1 cup green beans cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 4 vine tomatoes chopped
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper coarse ground
- 1 teaspoon oregano dried
- 1 teaspoon basil dried
- 14 ounces crushed tomatoes
- 15 ounces Kidney Beans
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup elbow pasta
- 1 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
Instructions
- Add the olive oil to a large dutch oven on medium heat with the onion, garlic, celery and carrots and cook for 5-6 minutes until translucent.
- Add in the green beans, tomatoes, salt and pepper, oregano, basil, crushed tomatoes, kidney beans, chicken broth and pasta and bring to a boil, cooking for 8 minutes until the pasta is tender before serving with Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- Use the instruction timings to set kitchen timers for efficient cooking steps.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 266 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 266kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 1221mg | 51% |
| Potassium | 802mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 2130IU | 43% |
| Vitamin C | 29.9mg | 33% |
| Calcium | 224mg | 22% |
| Iron | 3.5mg | 19% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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