Veggie-Packed Minestrone Soup

[Steak_lover01]

Hey everyone, hope you're doing well! Today, I'm excited to share one of my all-time favorite recipes: Veggie-Packed Minestrone Soup. This hearty soup is a staple in my kitchen, filled with colorful veggies and comforting flavors. Trust me, it's the perfect way to warm up on a chilly day!

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INGREDIENTS​

• 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 1 large carrot, thinly sliced or finely diced
• 2 stalks celery, diced
• 1 small zucchini, diced or shredded
• 4-5 cloves garlic, finely minced or pressed
• 1 cup frozen French cut green beans, or used canned if preferred
• 2 15-ounce cans red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 15-ounce cans white beans like Great Northern or Cannellini
• 1 14-ounce can diced tomatoes, drained
• 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 32 ounces vegetable broth (that’s 4 cups)
• 3 cups hot water
• 1/2 cup ditalini or other small shell pasta
• 4-6 cups loosely packed fresh spinach leaves
• 1/4 cup fresh minced parsley

INSTRUCTIONS​

1. Heat a large stock pot to medium heat.
2. Add olive oil to coat bottom of pan. Add onions, carrot, and celery. Saute 4-5 minutes, until onions start to look translucent.
3. Add zucchini and garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes longer, stirring until garlic is fragrant.
4. Add green beans, kidney and white beans, tomatoes, and seasonings and stir to combine.
5. Add broth and water and bring soup to a simmer. Cover pot and simmer on low for 20-25 minutes, until carrots and celery are tender.
6. Add pasta and cook until pasta is soft, 8-10 minutes.
7. Remove pot from heat and stir in spinach and parsley. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
8. Feel free to add additional broth or water for a thinner consistency.
9. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste, if desired.

 

[xxscj1678]

Wow, your veggie-packed minestrone soup looks amazing! Definitely adding this to my must-try list. Thanks a bunch for sharing the recipe, I can't wait to cozy up with a warm bowl of goodness! Let's get cooking and make some delicious memories in the kitchen!

 

[hoyeon]

Wow, your veggie-packed minestrone soup looks amazing! Definitely adding this to my must-try list. Thanks a bunch for sharing the recipe, I can't wait to cozy up with a warm bowl of goodness! Let's get cooking and make some delicious memories in the kitchen!

I think adding some Parmesan cheese on top before serving would add a nice savory kick, though it sounds tasty as is!