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Minestrone Soup

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Minestrone Soup is a hearty, healthy, and flavorful Italian classic filled with vegetables, beans, and pasta in a savory broth. Perfect for any season, this easy-to-make soup is versatile, nutritious, and ideal for a cozy meal. Enjoy it for lunch or dinner with your favorite ingredients and seasonings.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon butter

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 white onion, finely chopped

1 cup sliced carrots

1 cup sliced celery

1 cup peeled & chopped zucchini (about 1 zucchini)

½ teaspoon salt

1 can (28 oz) petite diced tomatoes, undrained

1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained & rinsed

1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce

3 cans (14.75 oz each) vegetable broth

1 tablespoon dried basil

2 teaspoons dried parsley

1 teaspoon oregano

1 teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon pepper

1 cup chopped spinach leaves (about 2 small handfuls)

1 ½ cups small shell pasta

Instructions

  • Cook Vegetables: In a large pot, melt the butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, sliced carrots, and sliced celery. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables start to soften.

  • Add Zucchini: Add the chopped zucchini and salt to the pot. Stir and cook for another 2-3 minutes.

  • Add Broth and Tomatoes: Stir in the petite diced tomatoes (with their juice), kidney beans, tomato sauce, vegetable broth, dried basil, dried parsley, oregano, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil.

  • Simmer: Once the soup reaches a boil, reduce the heat to medium-low and let it simmer for about 20 minutes, allowing the flavors to blend and the vegetables to become tender.

  • Add Pasta and Spinach: Add the chopped spinach and small shell pasta to the pot. Stir well and cook for an additional 8-10 minutes, or until the pasta is tender.

  • Season to Taste: Taste the soup and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt, pepper, or herbs to suit your taste.

  • Serve: Serve the soup hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.

Notes

Make-Ahead: This soup tastes even better the next day, so feel free to make it in advance.

Freezing: Minestrone Soup freezes well for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight and reheat before serving.

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