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!
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: 253kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 10gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 1553mgPotassium: -6mgFiber: 7gSugar: 5g
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