How to Make Judy's Hearty Vegetable Minestrone Soup - A Step-by-Step Guide

Is there anything more comforting than a warm, hearty bowl of homemade soup on a cold winter's day? Judy's Hearty Vegetable Minestrone Soup is the perfect recipe for those days when you need a wholesome and satisfying meal that is easy to prepare and bursting with flavor. This traditional Italian soup is chock full of nutritious vegetables, tender pasta, and savory herbs, making it a delicious and nourishing option for lunch or dinner.

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 stalks celery, chopped
  • 3 carrots, chopped
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 cups vegetable stock
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning, or more to taste
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with basil and garlic
  • 2 potatoes, diced
  • 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained
  • 1 cup bite-sized pieces kale

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook and stir celery, carrots, onion, and garlic in the hot oil until the onion is translucent, 7 to 10 minutes.
  • Pour vegetable stock over the vegetable mixture; season with Italian seasoning, kosher salt, and black pepper. Stir tomatoes, potatoes, and kidney beans into the stock mixture; bring to a simmer and cook until the potatoes are tender, about 40 minutes. Add kale and continue cooking until the kale wilts, about 5 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    217 cal.

    • Total Fat: 6g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 766mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 36g
    • Dietary Fiber: 9g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 7g
    • Vitamin C: 39mg
    • Calcium: 114mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 690mg