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Minestrone Soup

Minestrone Soup

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Warm up with a bowl of hearty minestrone soup, a classic Italian dish brimming with vibrant vegetables, nutritious beans, and tender pasta. This delightful one-pot meal is perfect for chilly evenings or busy weeknights, providing comfort and nourishment in every spoonful. With its customizable ingredients, you can easily adapt this recipe to use whatever fresh produce you have on hand, ensuring a deliciously satisfying experience every time. Packed with fiber and flavor, minestrone soup is also great for meal prep—its taste only gets better as it sits! Serve it with crusty bread or a sprinkle of parmesan for a delightful touch.

Ingredients

  • Olive oil
  • Butter
  • Onion
  • Celery
  • Carrots
  • Garlic
  • Crushed tomatoes
  • Chicken or vegetable broth
  • Zucchini
  • Green beans
  • Red kidney beans
  • Cannellini beans
  • Elbow macaroni
  • Italian seasoning
  • Fresh basil (optional)
  • Parmesan cheese (for serving)

Instructions

  1. In a large soup pot, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion, celery, carrots, and minced garlic until onions are translucent (7–10 minutes).
  2. Stir in crushed tomatoes, broth, zucchini, green beans, both types of beans, and Italian seasoning. Bring to a boil.
  3. Reduce heat to simmer; cover slightly ajar for 10 minutes.
  4. Add elbow macaroni and simmer uncovered for 15–20 minutes until pasta and veggies are tender.
  5. Season with salt and pepper to taste; stir in fresh basil if desired. Serve topped with grated parmesan cheese.

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