Description
Warm up your evenings with a bowl of Authentic Minestrone Soup, a nourishing and flavorful dish that embodies the essence of Italian cooking. This hearty soup is brimming with a medley of fresh vegetables, beans, and pasta, making it not only satisfying but also highly customizable. Perfect for chilly nights or family gatherings, this recipe allows you to utilize seasonal produce and your favorite ingredients. With its rich flavors and comforting texture, Authentic Minestrone Soup is sure to become a staple in your kitchen.
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 8 cups vegetable broth
- 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 cup chopped zucchini
- 1 cup chopped yellow squash
- 1 cup green beans, trimmed and cut
- 1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup small pasta (like ditalini or elbow macaroni)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add chopped onion, carrots, and celery; cook until softened (8–10 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic, oregano, basil, and optional red pepper flakes; cook for 1 minute.
- Pour in vegetable broth and diced tomatoes; bring to a boil.
- Add zucchini, yellow squash, green beans, cannellini beans, and kidney beans; reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Stir in pasta; cook according to package instructions until al dente (8–10 minutes).
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg