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Minestrone Soup
This cozy homemade minestrone soup is packed with fresh vegetables, beans, pasta, and a flavorful tomato broth. It's easy to make, very customizable, and perfect for weeknight dinners.
👥 6 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 55 min⏳ Prep: 15 min🔥 Cook: 40 min👤 Ali📖 gimmesomeoven
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●pot
- ●bowl
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Sauté the vegetables. Heat olive oil in a large stockpot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery and sauté for 6–⏱️ 7 minutes, until softened. Add garlic and cook for ⏱️ 1 minute more, stirring frequently.
olive oil2 tablespoonsmedium carrots (diced)2garlic (minced)4 cloves
2
Caramelize the tomato paste. Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 2–⏱️ 3 minutes, stirring often, until it darkens slightly and becomes fragrant. This step deepens the broth’s flavor.
tomato paste2 tablespoons
3
Build the soup base. Stir in zucchini, potato, oregano, thyme, and red pepper flakes. Add the diced tomatoes (with juices), stock, and Parmesan rind. Stir well, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
dried oregano1 teaspoonParmesan rind (plus extra grated Parmesan for serving)1
4
Simmer. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer uncovered for ⏱️ 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and the broth has rich, layered flavor.
5
Add beans and pasta. Stir in the kidney beans, cannellini beans, and pasta. Simmer for 8–⏱️ 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is al dente.
small pasta (such as ditalini or mini shells)1 cupkidney beans (drained and rinsed)1 (15-ounce) cancannellini beans (drained and rinsed)1 (15-ounce) can
6
Finish the soup. Stir in the spinach until wilted. Remove and discard the Parmesan rind. Add lemon juice and season to taste with salt and black pepper.
Parmesan rind (plus extra grated Parmesan for serving)1
7
Serve. Ladle into bowls and top with grated Parmesan and fresh basil or parsley. Serve warm with crusty bread.
chopped fresh basil or parsley (for garnish (optional))
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