Minestrone Soup
Description
This Italian soup features White beans; dried soaked, Olive oil, Garlic; minced, Onion; minced, Leeks; white part sliced. It delivers rich, cheesy flavor, aromatic, well-seasoned taste. Comforting for cold days and perfect for meal prep. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.Ingredients
Directions
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In a heavy-bottomed soup pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
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Add the garlic, onion, leeks, carrots, and cabbage. Sauté, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes until softened.
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Add the presoaked beans, potatoes, tomatoes, tomato paste, water or stock, celery seed, Parmesan rind, bay leaf, oregano, thyme, and dried basil.
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Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 2 hours, or until the beans are tender.
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Remove the Parmesan rind and bay leaf from the soup.
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Add salt and freshly ground pepper to taste. Stir in the zucchini, green beans, peas, and broken spaghetti.
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Cook for another 15 minutes, or until the pasta is al dente and the vegetables are tender.
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Adjust seasonings if necessary.
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Stir in the fresh parsley and fresh chopped basil.
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Serve hot, topping each bowl with a generous amount of freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
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Note: This soup freezes well for later use.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 1 pie
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 350kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 12g19%
- Saturated Fat 4g20%
- Cholesterol 15mg5%
- Sodium 650mg28%
- Total Carbohydrate 50g17%
- Dietary Fiber 8g32%
- Sugars 5g
- Protein 15g30%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
