Friday, March 20, 2026

Minestrone Soup

 The Best Minestrone Soup 

Ingredients:

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 stalks celery, diced
  • 2 large carrots, sliced
  • 1 medium (or 2 small) potatoes, diced into ½ inch cubes (about 1 cup diced potatoes)
  • 1 (28 ounce) can fire roasted crushed tomatoes
  • 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 6 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 3/4 tsp salt, plus more to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 8 ounces green beans, trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 4 cups spinach
  • 4 ounces elbow noodles, small shells or fusilli, gluten free if desired
  • For serving:
  • Freshly grated Parmesan
  • Garlic bread or crostinis

 

Preparations

  • Add olive oil to a large pot or dutch oven and place over medium high heat. Add in diced onion, celery, sliced carrots and potatoes. Saute for 3-5 minutes or until onions soften. 
  • Next add in crushed tomatoes, kidney beans, vegetable broth, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes and salt and pepper. Cover and cook on medium low for 10-15 minutes. 
  • Next stir in the green beans, spinach and pasta. Cook uncovered for 8-12 more minutes or until pasta is al dente and green beans are tender. Pour into a bowl and serve with Parmesan cheese on top. I also like to serve mine with garlic bread, crostinis or crackers. Personally I think soup makes amazing leftovers and is even more delicious the next day. To make vegan: simply leave the cheese off the top or use your favorite vegan Parmesan.  

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