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Hearty Minestrone Soup

Victoria DeMelo
Hearty Minestrone Soup is a wholesome and flavourful plant based dinner idea, combining a medley of vegetables, beans, pasta, and aromatic seasonings in a rich vegetable broth. This comforting and nutritious soup, with a touch of lemon for freshness, is a perfect choice for a satisfying meal that's both hearty and heartwarming.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Appetizer, Dinner, Lunch, Soup
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 10 Servings
Calories 210 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 1 Onion diced
  • 4 Cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 Can (796 mL) Dice Tomatoes
  • 3 Stalks Celery diced
  • 2 Medium Carrots diced
  • 1 Cup Green Beans chopped
  • 1 Can (796mL) Red Kidney Beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 Can (796 mL) White Cannellini Beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 Teaspoon Onion Powder, Garlic Power
  • 1 Tablespoon Italian Seasoning
  • ½ Teaspoon Chilli Flakes to taste
  • Salt & Pepper to taste
  • 6-8 Cups Vegetable Broth
  • 1 Cup Macaroni Pasta
  • 2 Cups Spinach
  • Lemon to garnish

Instructions
 

  • Begin by chopping up the onion, celery, carrots, zucchini, and green beans and mincing the garlic. Drain and rinse the red kidney beans and the white cannellini beans and set aside for now.
  • In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and garlic. Sauté until softened and fragrant.
    2 Tablespoons Olive Oil, 1 Onion, 4 Cloves Garlic
  • Add the diced tomatoes, celery, carrots, white beans, kidney beans, zucchini, and green beans to the pot. Stir well.
    1 Can (796 mL) Dice Tomatoes, 3 Stalks Celery, 2 Medium Carrots, 1 Can (796mL) Red Kidney Beans, 1 Can (796 mL) White Cannellini Beans, 1 Cup Green Beans
  • Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning and optionally chilli flakes. Stir to coat the vegetables evenly.
    1 Teaspoon Onion Powder, Garlic Power, 1 Tablespoon Italian Seasoning, ½ Teaspoon Chilli Flakes, Salt & Pepper
  • Pour in the vegetable broth. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and let it simmer for about 15 minutes to allow the flavours to meld.
    6-8 Cups Vegetable Broth
  • Add the pasta to the pot and continue simmering until the pasta is al dente, following the package instructions.
    1 Cup Macaroni Pasta
  • Stir in the chopped spinach and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the spinach wilts.
    2 Cups Spinach
  • Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning if needed. Add more salt, pepper, or Italian seasoning according to your taste.
  • Ladle the soup into bowls. Optionally, squeeze a bit of lemon juice over each serving for a fresh zing! Enjoy! :)
    Lemon

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Nutrition

Serving: 226g (1 Serving)Calories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 9gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 0.5gSodium: 900mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 7gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 5000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 3mg
Keyword dinner recipe, healthy dinner, high protein, meal prep, soup, vegan, vegetarian
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