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minestrone-recipe

Minestrone Recipe

A hearty and healthy Italian vegetable soup.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 200 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1 Onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 2 Carrots, diced
  • 2 Celery Stalks, diced
  • 1 can Diced Tomatoes (14.5 oz)
  • 1 can Cannellini Beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup Green Beans, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 6 cups Vegetable Broth
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Basil
  • 1 cup Elbow Pasta
  • to taste Salt and Pepper
  • 1 cup Spinach or Kale, chopped
  • ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese, grated (optional)

Instructions 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onions and garlic, sauté until softened.
  2. Add carrots and celery, cook for another 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in diced tomatoes, cannellini beans, green beans, vegetable broth, oregano, and basil. Bring to a boil.
  4. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
  5. Add elbow pasta and cook until tender, about 10 minutes.
  6. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir in spinach or kale just before serving.
  7. Serve hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 500mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 3000IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 3mg

Keywords

Healthy, Soup, Vegetable
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