Italian Minestrone Soup

This classic Italian Minestrone is the ultimate comfort food, brimming with tender vegetables, savory broth, and al dente pasta. It's a vibrant medley of carrots, celery, onions, and spinach, all simmered together until deeply flavorful. The addition of kidney beans and elbow macaroni makes it a satisfying, standalone meal that's as nutritious as it is delicious. Perfect for meal prepping, this soup tastes even better the next day as the flavors meld. Serve it hot with a sprinkle of Romano cheese and a crust of bread for a wholesome, home-style dinner that warms the soul.

Cooking Method: Boiling, Stewing

Cuisine: Italian

Courses: Soups

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 12

Calories: 250

Dietary: Vegan

Description

This classic Italian Minestrone is the ultimate comfort food, brimming with tender vegetables, savory broth, and al dente pasta. It's a vibrant medley of carrots, celery, onions, and spinach, all simmered together until deeply flavorful. The addition of kidney beans and elbow macaroni makes it a satisfying, standalone meal that's as nutritious as it is delicious. Perfect for meal prepping, this soup tastes even better the next day as the flavors meld. Serve it hot with a sprinkle of Romano cheese and a crust of bread for a wholesome, home-style dinner that warms the soul.

Ingredients

Carrot, peeled and diced
Kidney beans (1 can)
Onion, minced
Celery, diced
Green pepper, diced
Chopped spinach
Butter
Chicken broth
Tomato sauce (1 can)
Elbow macaroni
Grated Romano cheese
Salt
Pepper

Directions

1
In a 3-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
2
Add diced carrots, celery, onions, and green peppers; sauté until tender, about 5-7 minutes.
3
Stir in chicken broth, tomato sauce, and chopped spinach.
4
Bring the mixture to a boil.
5
Add elbow macaroni and return to a boil.
6
Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
7
If the soup becomes too thick, add a little water to reach desired consistency.
8
Stir in kidney beans, salt, and pepper.
9
Heat through for another 2-3 minutes.
10
Serve hot, sprinkling grated Romano cheese on top of each bowl.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12 servings

Amount Per Serving
Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8g13%
Saturated Fat 4g20%
Cholesterol 25mg9%
Sodium 700mg30%
Total Carbohydrate 35g12%
Dietary Fiber 6g24%
Sugars 5g
Protein 12g24%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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