This easy minestrone soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It is both nutritious and comforting. Can be enjoyed for dinner or lunch.
The preparation time is quick and then let the burner do the remaining work. Your family will get to enjoy a delicious meal all in one bowl. It is packed with all of your food groups. Has lots of fibre which is a dietitian’s dream. Your kids won’t even notice as it is also filled with their favorite macaroni pasta.
I hope you enjoy this comforting meal during this cold winter as much as we do.
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Easy Minestrone Soup
This easy minestrone soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It is both nutritious and comforting. Can be enjoyed for dinner or lunch.
Servings 6
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, peeled and diced
- 2 celery ribs, diced
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 1 cup fresh or frozen peas or green beans
- 28 ounces can of diced tomatoes
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 14 ounces cannellini beans, rinsed and drained combo of pinto and navy works too
- 1 tsp dried basil
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- 1 cup macaroni
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parmesan cheese and fresh basil, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large dutch pot. Add onion, garlic, carrot, and celery. Cook for about 5 minutes, or until lightly browned. Add in zucchini, peas, and diced tomatoes.
- Stir in vegetable broth, beans, basil, oregano, and thyme. Simmer on low for 20 minutes.
- Add the pasta and cook until tender, about 12 minutes. If you need to add more broth, you can.
- Season soup with salt and pepper. If you like spice, add red pepper flakes. Divide into bowls and garnish with parmesan cheese and fresh basil, if desired. Enjoy!