Description

Experience the delightful flavors of Traditional Minestrone Soup, a wholesome blend of fresh vegetables, beans, and savory broth. This dish is quick to prepare, perfect for a healthy dinner or a cozy comfort meal on chilly nights. Enjoy its vibrant flavors knowing you’ve cooked something both nutritious and satisfying!

Ingredients

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2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup onion diced
½ cup celery diced
1 cup carrots diced
2 cloves garlic minced
2 quarts chicken broth
16 ounces diced tomatoes canned
1 cup zucchini diced
2 cups savoy cabbage shredded
14.5 ounces cannellini beans canned and drained
½ cup frozen lima beans
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon sugar
1 bay leaf
1 parmesan rind
⅓ cup small shell pasta
1-2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
salt and pepper to taste
romano cheese

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Instructions

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Sauté onions, garlic, carrots, and celery, seasoning with salt and pepper for 3-5 minutes until softened.
Add chicken broth, diced tomatoes, zucchini, savoy cabbage, cannellini beans, lima beans, dried basil, dried oregano, sugar, bay leaf, and parmesan rind to the pot. Bring the mixture to a boil.
Once boiling, reduce the heat and let it simmer for 20 minutes.
Stir in the small shell pasta and cook for an additional 5 minutes until the pasta is tender. Adjust the flavor with balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper as needed.
Remove the bay leaf and parmesan rind. Serve hot, topped with romano cheese.

Notes

Feel free to substitute vegetables based on what’s available or in season.
This soup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for later enjoyment.
For a vegetarian version, replace chicken broth with vegetable broth.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 150
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 500mg
Fat: 4g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 24g
Fiber: 6g
Protein: 7g
Cholesterol: 5mg