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How to Make Hearty Vegetarian Minestrone - A Step-by-Step Guide

Minestrone is a classic Italian soup that is known for its hearty and satisfying flavors. Traditionally made with a variety of vegetables, beans, and pasta, this vegetarian version of minestrone is not only delicious, but also packed with nutrients and fiber.

This Hearty Vegetarian Minestrone is a perfect dish to enjoy on a chilly night, as it warms you up from the inside out. It's a great way to get in your daily servings of vegetables while also satisfying your hunger with its filli...

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 large carrots, diced
  • 4 stalks celery, diced
  • ½ (10 ounce) package frozen cut green beans
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 1 (14 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 6 cups vegetable broth
  • ¼ cup water, or as needed
  • 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup elbow macaroni
  • ⅓ cup vegan shredded Parmesan-style cheese
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 50 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook until soft, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add carrots and celery; cook and stir until soft, 5 to 6 minutes.
  • Stir in green beans, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper; cook for about 5 minutes. Add diced and crushed tomatoes and vegetable broth; bring to a boil. If it looks too thick, add a bit of water.
  • Reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes. Stir in kidney beans, cannellini beans, and macaroni; cook until pasta is tender yet firm to the bite, 7 to 10 minutes. Taste and adjust salt and pepper, if needed.
  • Ladle into bowls and garnish with Parmesan-style cheese and fresh basil.

    • Nutrition

    293 cal.

    • Total Fat: 8g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 893mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 45g
    • Dietary Fiber: 12g
    • Total Sugars: 8g
    • Protein: 12g
    • Vitamin C: 18mg
    • Calcium: 136mg
    • Iron: 6mg
    • Potassium: 479mg

    Categories

    Hearty recipes
    Vegetarian recipes
    Minestrone recipes