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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 zucchini Zucchini, diced
  • 1 can Diced Tomatoes
  • 1 can Cannellini Beans, drained and rinsed
  • 6 cups Vegetable Broth
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Basil
  • 1 cup Pasta (small shapes)
  • to taste Salt and Pepper
  • 1 cup Spinach or Kale, chopped

Instructions 

  1. 1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. 2. Add onion and garlic, sauté until fragrant.
  3. 3. Add carrots and celery, cook for about 5 minutes.
  4. 4. Stir in zucchini, tomatoes, beans, broth, oregano, and basil. Bring to a boil.
  5. 5. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
  6. 6. Add pasta and cook until tender, about 10 minutes.
  7. 7. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in spinach or kale just before serving.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 600mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 5000IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 3mg

Keywords

Healthy, Soup, Vegetable
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