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Minestrone Soup

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A hearty and comforting Italian vegetable soup packed with fresh vegetables, beans, and pasta, perfect for a nutritious and warming meal.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 carrots, sliced
  • 2 celery stalks, sliced
  • 1 zucchini, diced
  • 1 cup green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 can (15 oz) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 cup small pasta (such as ditalini or elbow macaroni)
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
  • Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving (optional)

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
  2. Add carrots and celery; cook for another 5 minutes until they begin to soften.
  3. Stir in zucchini and green beans, cooking for 2-3 minutes more.
  4. Add diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, oregano, and basil. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
  5. Stir in cannellini beans and pasta. Continue to cook until pasta is tender, about 8-10 minutes.
  6. Add chopped spinach and cook for an additional 2 minutes until wilted.
  7. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot, garnished with Parmesan cheese if desired.

Notes

For extra depth of flavor, add a Parmesan rind while simmering and remove before serving. Serve with crusty bread for a complete meal.

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