Published: by Absolutely Recipes, in the recipes category.

Minestrone Soup Recipe.

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons (30ml) olive oil
1 large onion, diced
2 cloves of garlic, minced
2 carrots, diced
2 celery stalks, diced
1 zucchini, diced
1 cup (150g) green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 can (14 ounces/400g) diced tomatoes
4 cups (960ml) vegetable broth
1 cup (200g) cooked cannellini beans
1 cup (100g) small pasta (such as ditalini or elbow macaroni)
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
Salt and black pepper to taste
Grated Parmesan cheese for serving
Fresh basil leaves for garnish

Recipe Instructions:

In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, and sauté until the onion becomes translucent.
Add the diced carrots, celery, zucchini, and green beans to the pot. Sauté for a few minutes until the vegetables start to soften.
Pour in the diced tomatoes and vegetable broth. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
Add the cooked cannellini beans and small pasta to the pot. Cook for an additional 10-12 minutes or until the pasta is al dente.
Stir in the dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper. Adjust the seasoning according to your taste.
Remove the pot from heat and let the soup rest for a few minutes before serving.
Ladle the Minestrone soup into bowls. Top each serving with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil leaves.
Serve the soup hot with crusty bread on the side.

Back To Main Recipe List...