Minestrone Soup

Minestrone Soup

Minestrone Soup is a hearty Italian dish made with a variety of vegetables, including carrots, celery, tomatoes, onions, and beans. It often includes small pasta or rice and can be topped with grated cheese and parsley.

Minestrone Soup

Ingredients

• 5 Tablespoons Olive oil

• 1 yellow onion, medium dice

• 2 carrots, medium dice

• 2 stalks celery, medium dice

• ¼ cup tomato paste

• 1 cup zucchini, medium dice

• 1 cup russet potato, medium dice

• 2 Tablespoons minced garlic

• 1 Tablespoon oregano

• ½ Tablespoon basil

• ½ Tablespoon thyme

• 1-28-ounce can diced tomatoes

• 1-quart chicken broth

• 2 bay leaves

• Salt and pepper to taste

• 1 cup small shell pasta

• 1-15-ounce can of beans, drained

• 2 cups chiffonade kale

• Juice of 1 lemon

Method

1. In a large stockpot or Dutch oven over medium heat, sauté the carrots, celery, and onion in olive oil. Season with salt and pepper, and stir well.

2. Add the tomato paste, garlic, thyme, bay leaf, and oregano, and continue stirring until fragrant—season with additional salt and pepper.

3. Add the diced tomatoes, chicken broth, potato, and zucchini. Bring to a boil while continuing to stir.

4. Simmer for about 20 minutes.

5. Add the pasta, beans, and kale, and continue to stir as the mixture simmers.

6. When the pasta is cooked al dente, remove it from the heat. Then, pour in the remaining olive oil and the lemon juice.

7. Portion into bowls and top with grated Parmesan cheese

Mediterranean Blend Seasonings

Buy Now