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Easy Recipes: Hearty Minestrone Soup

Easy Recipes: Hearty Minestrone Soup
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Warm yourself up with a bowl of Easy Recipes: Hearty Minestrone Soup, a delightful Italian classic that combines vibrant vegetables, hearty beans, and comforting pasta for a truly satisfying meal. This nutrient-rich soup is not only easy to prepare but also incredibly versatile, allowing you to use seasonal ingredients or whatever you have on hand. Perfect for cozy dinners or as a make-ahead dish for busy weeknights, this minestrone is packed with flavor and goodness. Serve it alongside crusty bread or a fresh side salad, and you have an inviting meal that’s sure to please everyone at the table.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 carrots, chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 1 zucchini, chopped
  • 1 cup green beans, chopped
  • 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 1 can (15 oz) cannellini beans, drained
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 cup small pasta (like ditalini)
  • 2 cups baby spinach

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.
  2. Sauté onion and garlic until fragrant, about 3 minutes.
  3. Add carrots and celery; cook for an additional 5 minutes.
  4. Stir in zucchini, green beans, diced tomatoes, and cannellini beans.
  5. Season with oregano, basil, salt, and pepper; mix well.
  6. Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a boil.
  7. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
  8. Add pasta and cook until tender, about 10 minutes.
  9. Stir in spinach; cook for an additional 2 minutes until wilted.
  10. Ladle into bowls and serve hot.

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