Minestrone
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Minestrone
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Full of hearty beans, tender veggies, al dente pasta, and a savory tomato broth, this Minestrone soup is a great comfort meal on any night.
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion diced
- 2 celery ribs diced
- 2 carrots diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 zucchini cubed
- 1 cup frozen sweet peas
- 4 cups vegetable broth plus more for thinning if needed
- 2 bay leaves
- 14 ounces White beans rinsed and drained
- 14 ounces Kidney Beans rinsed and drained
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt plus more to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper plus more to taste
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- 1 cup small shells pasta
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onions, carrot, and celery. Cook until veggies are soft. Add the garlic and cook for 1-2 more minutes.
- Add the tomato paste and stir to coat the veggies. Cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until the tomato paste turns a darker red color.
- Add zucchini and peas and cook until peas are thawed.
- Add broth, bay leaves, beans, oregano, thyme, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Stir and bring to a boil. Lower the heat, cover and simmer for at least 20 minutes. Stir occasionally.
- Add pasta, cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until pasta is cooked al dente. Add parsley, stir and serve.
Notes
- If too much of the broth is absorbed when cooking the pasta, you may need to add more vegetable broth. Depending on how much broth you add, you may also want to add more oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- You can use any small pasta shape you like! Ditalini, wagon wheels, and orecchiette all work great!
- Serve with a green salad and some breadsticks for a delicious meal!
Nutrition Information
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Calories
253kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
42g
(14%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Sodium
331mg
(14%)
Potassium
726mg
(21%)
Fiber
10g
(40%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
2947IU
(59%)
Vitamin C
17mg
(19%)
Calcium
88mg
(9%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 253 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 253kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 42g | 14% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Sodium | 331mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 726mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 10g | 40% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 2947IU | 59% |
| Vitamin C | 17mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 88mg | 9% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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9 reviews
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