Minestrone Soup Recipe
A hearty and flavorful minestrone soup recipe, perfect for a chilly evening. This recipe uses seasonal vegetables and a flavorful broth for a delicious and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup Diced Onion
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 0.5 cup Carrots, chopped
- 0.5 cup Celery, chopped
- 1 cup Chopped tomatoes
- 6 cups Vegetable broth
- 1 cup Diced Potatoes
- 1 cup Green beans, trimmed and halved
- 0.5 cup Small pasta (ditalini or elbow)
- 0.5 cup Chopped fresh basil
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Sauté onion and garlic in olive oil until softened.
- Add carrots, celery, and tomatoes. Cook for 5 minutes.
- Pour in vegetable broth and add potatoes. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Stir in green beans and pasta. Continue to simmer until vegetables are tender and pasta is cooked through, about 10-15 minutes.
- Stir in basil before serving.
Notes
For a richer flavor, you can add a tablespoon of tomato paste along with the onion and garlic. You can also add other vegetables like zucchini or spinach.
Nutrition
Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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