Description
Indulge in the warmth and comfort of “Heal Me” Minestrone Soup, a nourishing blend of vibrant vegetables and hearty legumes that’s perfect for any occasion. This soup is designed to envelop you in its rich flavors while providing essential nutrients. Whether you’re looking for a cozy meal on a chilly evening or a nutritious lunch option, this minestrone checks all the boxes. Easy to prepare, customizable, and perfect for meal prep, each bowl is not just food—it’s a hug in a bowl that will leave you feeling revitalized.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 Red Onion
- 1 Carrot
- 1 Celery
- 1 Potato
- 5 Garlic Cloves
- 2 Tomato Purée
- 1 Dried Oregano
- 1 Smoked Paprika
- 1 Chilli Flakes
- 1 Cooked Butter Beans
- 1 Chopped Tomatoes
- 1000 Vegetable Stock
- 125 White apple vinegar
- 150 Pasta
- 25 Basil
- 50 Spinach
- Nutritional Yeast (to serve)
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Black Pepper
Instructions
- Finely dice the red onion, carrot, celery, and potato; mince the garlic.
- In a large saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the diced onion, carrot, celery, and potato with salt for 5–10 minutes until softened.
- Add minced garlic; cook until fragrant. Stir in tomato purée, oregano, smoked paprika, and chili flakes; cook for another 2–3 minutes.
- Pour in white apple vinegar and let it cook briefly before adding butter beans, chopped tomatoes, and vegetable stock. Season with salt and black pepper; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to simmer for 10–15 minutes. Add pasta as per packet instructions until almost al dente. Toss in spinach and basil to wilt.
- Serve hot with fresh basil leaves on top, drizzled with olive oil and sprinkled with nutritional yeast.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg