Classic Minestrone Soup

Name: Classic Minestrone Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil; 2, diced carrots; 2 stalks, diced celery; 1, diced onion; 2 cloves, minced garlic; 1 can (15 oz), drained cannellini beans; 4 cups vegetable broth; 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes; 1, diced zucchini; 1/2 cup small pasta shapes; 2 cups spinach; 1/2 tsp dried oregano; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper

A hearty vegetable and bean soup with pasta and fresh herbs, ideal for chilly days.

Cuisine: Italian

Category: Soups

Prep: 20 minutes. Cook: 35 minutes.

Serves 6.

Ingredients

2 tbsp olive oil
2, diced carrots
2 stalks, diced celery
1, diced onion
2 cloves, minced garlic
1 can (15 oz), drained cannellini beans
4 cups vegetable broth
1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
1, diced zucchini
1/2 cup small pasta shapes
2 cups spinach
1/2 tsp dried oregano

Instructions

Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 2 diced carrots, 2 diced celery stalks, 1 diced onion, and 2 minced garlic cloves. Sauté for 5 minutes until vegetables are softened and fragrant.
Step 2: Stir in 1 can (15 oz) drained cannellini beans, 4 cups vegetable broth, 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes, 1 diced zucchini, 1/2 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 15 minutes.
Step 3: Add 1/2 cup small pasta shapes and 2 cups fresh spinach. Cook for 8-10 minutes, or until the pasta is tender and the spinach has wilted completely.