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minestrone-recipe

Minestrone Recipe

A hearty and healthy Italian vegetable soup.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 200 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1 cup Chopped Onion
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 2 cups Chopped Carrots
  • 2 cups Chopped Celery
  • 1 can Diced Tomatoes (14.5 oz)
  • 4 cups Vegetable Broth
  • 1 cup Green Beans, chopped
  • 1 cup Zucchini, chopped
  • 1 cup Pasta (small shapes like ditalini)
  • 1 can Cannellini Beans, drained and rinsed (15 oz)
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Basil
  • to taste Salt and Pepper

Instructions 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, cook until softened.
  2. Add carrots and celery, cook for 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, green beans, and zucchini. Bring to a boil.
  4. Add pasta and cook until tender, about 10 minutes.
  5. Stir in cannellini beans, oregano, and basil. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for another 10 minutes.
  6. Serve hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 700mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 3000IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 3mg

Keywords

Soup, Vegetarian
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