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Italian Minestrone Soup
Italian Minestrone Soup, an easy delicious and healthy vegetarian soup recipe. The perfect lunch or dinner comfort food dish.
Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 393 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Soup
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1 cup peas (fresh or frozen) 150 grams
- 1 cup borlotti beans (frozen or fresh see also dried beans)* 150 grams
- 1/2 head broccoli (break into florets, cut in half if large)
- 1 large potato (cubed)
- 1-2 medium carrots (sliced)
- 1 small stalk of celery (sliced or diced)
- 1 medium zucchini (chopped)
- 1 bunch baby spinach (if desired)
- 3/4 teaspoon basil
- 3/4 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2-1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1-2 dashes hot pepper flakes or black pepper (if desired)
- 1 cup tomato puree (200 grams)
- 3-4 cups water (945 grams)
- 1 cup dried small pasta
*sometimes I leave out the beans, so add if you wish.
Instructions
- Chop the vegetables into small to medium chunks.
- In a large pot add the olive oil, minced garlic, vegetables, tomato puree, water (enough to cover the vegetables) and spices. Stir to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer (very low boil) for 20-25 minutes or until vegetables are almost tender (not mushy), stirring occasionally. The last 5 minutes, boil 2-3 cups of water in a medium pot. To the large pot add the boiled water (1/2 the amount or all depending on how thick you like it and be sure to taste for salt, add if needed) and 1 cup of small uncooked pasta.
- Cook on a low boil, uncovered, stirring often until the pasta is al dente. Top with freshly grated parmesan cheese if desired and serve immediately. Enjoy!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
393kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
66g
(22%)
Protein
18g
(36%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
441mg
(18%)
Potassium
1895mg
(54%)
Fiber
16g
(64%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
11720IU
(234%)
Vitamin C
134mg
(149%)
Calcium
230mg
(23%)
Iron
9mg
(50%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 393
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 393kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 66g | 22% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 441mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 1895mg | 40% |
| Fiber | 16g | 64% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 11720IU | 234% |
| Vitamin C | 134mg | 149% |
| Calcium | 230mg | 23% |
| Iron | 9mg | 50% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.