Irresistible Winter Minestrone Soup A Hearty Comfort Dish
Author:meryem
Total Time:90 minutes
Yield:6 servings 1x
Description
Cozy up with this hearty winter minestrone soup recipe Ideal for cold days its packed with veggies and flavors to warm your soul
Ingredients
Scale
2 tablespoons of olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 medium carrots, diced
2 stalks of celery, diced
3 cloves of garlic, minced
1 medium zucchini, diced
1 cup of green beans, cut into pieces
1 can (14.5 oz) of canned diced tomatoes
4 cups of vegetable broth
1 can (15 oz) of kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 tablespoon of Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper to taste
1 cup of uncooked small pasta (e.g., small shells)
Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
Prepare your ingredients by chopping the onion, dicing the carrots, celery, garlic, zucchini, and cutting the green beans.
In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the onions are translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and diced zucchini. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes.
Add the green beans, canned diced tomatoes (with juice), vegetable broth, and kidney beans. Sprinkle in the Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper, stirring to combine.
Bring the soup to a gentle boil, then reduce to low heat. Cover and let it simmer for 30-40 minutes.
In a separate pot, cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
Once the soup has simmered, add the cooked pasta. Mix thoroughly and let cook for another 5-10 minutes. Adjust consistency with additional broth if necessary.
Taste the soup and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
A nourishing and hearty winter minestrone soup packed with vibrant vegetables and nutrient-rich beans, ideal for warming up on cold days.
