Minestrone Soup

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.

Cooking Method: Boiling, Stewing

Cuisine: Italian

Courses: Soups

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 1

Calories: 350

Dietary: Vegetarian

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

White beans, dried and soaked
Olive oil
Garlic, minced
Onion, minced
Leeks, white part only, sliced
Carrots, sliced
Small cabbage, shredded
Potatoes, diced
Tomatoes, sliced
Tomato paste
Water or vegetable stock
Celery seed
Bay leaf
Dried oregano
Dried thyme
Dried basil
Parmesan rind
Sea salt
Black pepper
Zucchini, sliced thin
Green beans, trimmed and cut
Peas
Spaghetti, broken into pieces
Fresh parsley, chopped
Fresh basil, chopped
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, for serving

Directions

1
In a heavy-bottomed soup pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
2
Add the garlic, onion, leeks, carrots, and cabbage. Sauté, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes until softened.
3
Add the presoaked beans, potatoes, tomatoes, tomato paste, water or stock, celery seed, Parmesan rind, bay leaf, oregano, thyme, and dried basil.
4
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 2 hours, or until the beans are tender.
5
Remove the Parmesan rind and bay leaf from the soup.
6
Add salt and freshly ground pepper to taste. Stir in the zucchini, green beans, peas, and broken spaghetti.
7
Cook for another 15 minutes, or until the pasta is al dente and the vegetables are tender.
8
Adjust seasonings if necessary.
9
Stir in the fresh parsley and fresh chopped basil.
10
Serve hot, topping each bowl with a generous amount of freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
11
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.

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