Vegan Minestrone Soup
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4.9
Vegan Minestrone Soup
Description
Vegan Minestrone Soup features foundational ingredients like diced onion, garlic, carrots, and celery sautéed in oil until softened. These are cooked with canned diced tomatoes in their juice, kidney beans, oregano, and cumin, adding layers of savoriness and warmth. The addition of pasta cooked directly in the broth thickens the soup and provides heartiness.
The soup’s flavor is a balance of mild herbal notes from oregano and the earthiness of cumin, complemented by the acidity and sweetness from the tomatoes. Kidney beans offer protein and creamy texture, while the fresh vegetables add bite and freshness. Optional ingredients such as bay leaves, kale or spinach, potatoes, broccoli, and green beans can be added to enhance nutrients and texture diversity.
This soup is suitable as a filling lunch or dinner, served warm with or without side bread. For make-ahead or leftovers, pre-cooking pasta separately before reheating helps prevent it from becoming mushy. The soup’s consistency can be adjusted by varying the amount of tomato sauce or broth according to preference.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- ½ yellow onion diced, or red onion
- 1 garlic minced, clove
- 2 medium carrot sliced
- 2 ribs celery sliced
- 1 can diced tomatoes 14.5 ounces, in their juices
- 5 cups vegetable broth
- 2 cans Kidney Beans 15-ounce, drained
- 1 teaspoon oregano dried
- 1 teaspoon cumin ground
- 1 ½ cups pasta bowties, tubular, penne, etc, noodles
Optional Additions:
- 2 pieces bay leaf
- 2 cups kale or spinach, chopped
- 2 medium russet potato or red potatoes, chopped
- 1 cup broccoli fresh or frozen
- 1 cup green beans fresh or frozen
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium-high heat, heat the oil (or water).
- Add the onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Saute for 3 minutes or until the onion is tender and translucent.
- Add the tomatoes, water, and bouillon cubes (or broth), beans, oregano, and cumin, and cook for 5 minutes.
- Add the pasta and cook for the amount of time suggested on the package.
- Remove from the heat. Add salt and pepper.
Notes
- Pre-cook pasta separately if making ahead to avoid sogginess when reheating.
- Add more tomato sauce or broth to adjust soup thickness to your preference.
- For a low-carb option, omit the pasta and increase plant protein or vegetables.
- Sprinkle with vegan parmesan cheese or drizzle pesto before serving for extra flavor.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6-8 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 231 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 231kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 45g | 15% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 836mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 805mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 6438IU | 129% |
| Vitamin C | 56mg | 62% |
| Calcium | 109mg | 11% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.9
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