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Winter Minestrone Soup

Warm Up with Hearty Winter Minestrone Soup You'll Love

Enjoy the comforting flavors of Winter Minestrone Soup filled with fresh vegetables, creamy beans, and delightful pasta.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 6 cups vegetable broth substitute with water for a lighter option
  • 1 onion diced, yellow or white onions are best
  • 3 cloves garlic minced, fresh garlic preferred
For the Vegetables
  • 2 carrots diced
  • 2 celery stalks diced
  • 1 zucchini diced
  • 1 cup green beans chopped
  • 2 cups spinach or kale fresh
For the Pasta & Beans
  • 1 cup small pasta like ditalini or elbows
  • 1 can canned beans approximately 15 ounces, drained and rinsed
For Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste

Equipment

  • large pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for about 5–7 minutes until softened and translucent.
  2. Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook for about 10 minutes.
  4. Add the diced zucchini and chopped green beans. Stir in the pasta and cook for another 8–10 minutes until pasta is al dente.
  5. Carefully stir in the drained beans and fresh spinach or kale. Cook for another 2–3 minutes until greens have wilted.
  6. Add herbs, salt, and pepper, simmer for another 5 minutes to integrate flavors.
  7. Ladle the soup into bowls and serve with garnishes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 10gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 500mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 10gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 5000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Use seasonal vegetables for the best quality and flavor. Avoid overcooking the veggies to retain color and nutrients.

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