Quick ‘N Easy Minestrone

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Servings: 4 Difficulty: Intermediate
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This Quick ‘N Easy Minestrone is the ultimate comfort food for busy weeknights. Packed with a vibrant medley of frozen green beans, lima beans, carrots, and shredded cabbage, it delivers a robust flavor profile without hours of chopping. The base of olive oil and onions sautéed with dried basil creates a fragrant, aromatic foundation that transforms simple canned tomatoes and cannellini beans into a rich, velvety broth. It is naturally vegan, low-fat, and incredibly satisfying. Perfect for meal prep, this soup tastes even better the next day as the flavors meld together. Serve it with crusty bread for a wholesome, home-style dinner that warms the soul on chilly evenings.

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Quick ‘N Easy Minestrone

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 4 Calories: 36.3

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This Quick 'N Easy Minestrone is the ultimate comfort food for busy weeknights. Packed with a vibrant medley of frozen green beans, lima beans, carrots, and shredded cabbage, it delivers a robust flavor profile without hours of chopping. The base of olive oil and onions saut&# 195;©ed with dried basil creates a fragrant, aromatic foundation that transforms simple canned tomatoes and cannellini beans into a rich, velvety broth. It is naturally vegan, low-fat, and incredibly satisfying. Perfect for meal prep, this soup tastes even better the next day as the flavors meld together. Serve it with crusty bread for a wholesome, home-style dinner that warms the soul on chilly evenings.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add the chopped onions and sauté for 3-5 minutes until softened and translucent.
  3. Stir in the dried basil and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  4. Add the coarsely chopped tomatoes, water, frozen green beans, lima beans, and sliced carrots to the pot.
  5. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.
  6. Add the shredded cabbage and canned cannellini beans to the pot.
  7. Simmer for an additional 15-20 minutes until the cabbage and beans are tender.
  8. Season with black pepper to taste.
  9. Serve hot and enjoy.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 36.3kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3.8g6%
Saturated Fat 0.5g3%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 2.2mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 0.7g1%
Dietary Fiber 0.3g2%
Sugars 0.4g
Protein 0.2g1%

* 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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