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Minestrone Soup

Minestrone Soup is a hearty vegetable soup made with fresh veggies, cannellini beans, potatoes, and pasta noodles.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Soup
Keyword: Minestrone Soup
Servings: 6
Calories: 467kcal
Author: Amanda Rettke--iamhomesteader.com

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced (about 1 cup)
  • 2 medium carrots, peeled, sliced into rounds (about 1 cup)
  • 1 cup seasonal vegetables, (We used zucchini), sliced, quartered
  • 2 ribs celery, trimmed, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 5 cups chicken stock
  • 1  large russet potato, peeled, diced
  • 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 cup ditalini noodles, uncooked
  • 1 can (15.5 ounces) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup fresh spinach
  • ½ cup parmesan cheese, grated for garnish
  • parsley, for garnish

Instructions

  • To a large, heavy-bottom pot with a tight-fitting lid, add butter and oil. Heat over medium heat until melted. Add onion, carrots, zucchini, and celery and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened (about 8-10 minutes). Add garlic and cook for one more minute.
  • Add chicken stock, potato, tomatoes, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, and salt.
  • Bring the mixture to a low bowl, and then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Add dry pasta noodles, cannellini beans, and spinach leaves. Stir to fully combine. Cover and simmer on low for 15-20 more minutes, or until noodles are cooked through.
  • Serve topped with parmesan cheese and chopped parsley.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1portion | Calories: 467kcal