Vegetarian Minestrone Soup
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Vegetarian minestrone soup is made with fresh vegetables in a rich flavorful tomato broth and gets its heartiness from the addition of small pasta and buttery beans. Make a big batch for the an easy weeknight dinner and meal prep for the week!
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion chopped
- 2 large carrots peeled and sliced
- 2 celery stalks sliced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 15 ounces diced tomatoes 1 can
- 15 ounces chickpeas 1 can drained
- 15 ounces great northern beans 1 can drained
- 1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1 bay leaf optional
- 8 ounces ditalini pasta
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, add the olive oil, onion, celery, and carrots and sauté over medium heat for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until the vegetables are soft and the onion is translucent
- Next, add in the garlic and tomato paste and cook for an additional minute.
- Add in the broth, diced tomatoes, chickpeas, beans, Italian seasoning, and the bay leaf if using.
- Turn the heat to medium-high and bring the soup to a boil
- Add in the pasta and cook according to the directions on the box (approximately 8 minutes for ditalini).
- Remove the bay leaf prior to serving.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Use any oil you prefer to sauté vegetables.
- Although it enhances the tomato flavor, omit the tomato paste if desired.
- Use chicken stock if desired
- Use red kidney beans or cannellini beans if preferred.
- Swap the pasta for orzo or penne pasta. For gluten free version, use any gluten free pasta cooked separately or even swap the pasta for white or brown rice.
- Add other vegetables like baby spinach or kale, and zucchini, green beans.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1serving
Calories
323kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
56g
(19%)
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Sodium
519mg
(22%)
Potassium
671mg
(19%)
Fiber
11g
(44%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
3422IU
(68%)
Vitamin C
10mg
(11%)
Calcium
112mg
(11%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 323 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 323kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 56g | 19% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Sodium | 519mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 671mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 11g | 44% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 3422IU | 68% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 112mg | 11% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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