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How to Make Easy Minestrone - A Step-by-Step Guide

Minestrone soup is a classic Italian dish that is hearty, satisfying, and perfect for a cold winter's day. Made with a delicious array of vegetables, beans, and pasta, this easy minestrone recipe is a great way to sneak in some extra veggies into your diet while enjoying a comforting and delicious meal.

One of the best things about minestrone soup is that you can customize the ingredients based on what you have on hand. This versatile soup can be made with a variety of vegetables, and...

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Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped, or more to taste
  • 2 onions, chopped
  • 5 carrots, sliced
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with garlic and oregano
  • ½ cup red wine (Optional)
  • 1 (16 ounce) package frozen green beans
  • 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • ½ cup seashell pasta, or more to taste
  • ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
  • Servings: 8

  • Heat oil in a large pot over medium-low heat. Add garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Add onion; cook and stir until slightly softened, 4 to 5 minutes. Add carrots and stir until heated through, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Pour in chicken broth and diced tomatoes; bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Add red wine, reduce the heat to low, and stir in green beans, pinto beans, spinach, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer, then reduce the heat to medium-low and continue to simmer until vegetables are tender, about 40 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook seashell pasta in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain pasta, then stir into soup. Ladle soup into bowls and top with Parmesan cheese.

    • Nutrition

    216 cal.

    • Total Fat: 7g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 2mg
    • Sodium: 388mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 29g
    • Dietary Fiber: 7g
    • Total Sugars: 9g
    • Protein: 8g
    • Vitamin C: 22mg
    • Calcium: 173mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 592mg

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