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Classic Minestrone Soup

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A hearty Italian vegetable soup featuring a medley of fresh vegetables, beans, and small pasta simmered in a flavorful broth, perfect for a comforting meal.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 medium carrots, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 medium zucchini, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 medium summer squash, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 4 ounces green beans, cut into 1/2-inch lengths
  • 1 (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup dried small pasta (ditali, macaroni, or orecchiette)
  • 1 (15-ounce) can cannellini or kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 6 cups low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth
  • 4 ounces fresh spinach, roughly chopped
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 bay leaves
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Chopped fresh basil or parsley for garnish
  • Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving (optional)

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
  3. Stir in diced tomatoes, oregano, thyme, bay leaves, and broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
  4. Add green beans, zucchini, summer squash, and beans. Simmer for another 15 minutes until vegetables are tender.
  5. Add dried pasta and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
  6. Stir in chopped spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Remove bay leaves. Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with fresh herbs and grated Parmesan cheese if desired.

Notes

This minestrone soup is versatile; you can substitute vegetables based on seasonality or preference. Using canned beans saves time, and cooking pasta directly in the soup helps thicken the broth slightly. Garnish with fresh herbs and Parmesan for added flavor.

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