Stirring Up Healthy Recipes

Minestrone Soup

Minestrone Soup in a bowl, filled with whole grain pasta, beans, tomatoes, carrots, in a tomato broth and topped with parmesan cheese

Minestrone Soup

This minestrone soup is the perfect meal to warm you up on a cold winter night. Known for being full of healthful foods, this dish has a perfect cominabtion of fiber-rich grains and veggies and plant-based protein like whole wheat pasta, beans, carrots, celery, and tomatoes. Top with a sprinkle of parmesan cheese, and you have a meal that is satisfying and delicous!
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Keyword: plant-based, protein rich, soups, vegetarian, whole grains, winter recipes
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 253kcal

Equipment

  • Stove

Ingredients

  • 2 TBSP olive oil extra virgin
  • 1/2 onion medium
  • 2 carrots large, chopped
  • 2 celery ribs chopped
  • 1 tsp salt or to taste
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 28 oz can diced tomatoes
  • 1 ½ cups white beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup green beans chopped
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 tsp italian seasoning
  • 1 cup whole wheat pasta small shape
  • parmesan cheese optional

Instructions

  • In a large soup pot, heat your oil over medium heat. Add in the onion, garlic, carrots, and celery and cook or sweat your vegetables for roughly 8-10 minutes or until the onions are transluscent and the vegetables are becommingtender.
  • Add the beans, canned tomatoes, green beans, broth, herbs, salt, and pepper to the pot. Cover ans simmer for 15-20 minutes.
  • After 20 minutes, stir in the pasta and cook uncovered for 8-10 additional minutes, according to the package instructions of the pasta.
  • Season the soup to taste. Once, done, ladel into a bowl and top with freshly grated parmesan cheese. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 253kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 1553mg | Potassium: -6mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 5g