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Minestrone Soup Recipe – Quick, Hearty, and Delicious

Minestrone Soup Recipe in a rustic kitchen
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This minestrone soup is loaded with vegetables, beans, and pasta in a flavorful tomato broth. A hearty, nourishing classic that’s perfect for leftovers.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 sticks celery, chopped
  • 3 medium carrots, peeled & sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 4 cups chicken broth or veggie broth
  • 1 small zucchini, chopped
  • 1 cup fresh green beans, chopped
  • 1 (14 ounce) can red kidney beans, drained
  • 1 (14 ounce) can white kidney (cannellini) beans, drained
  • 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 3/4 cup uncooked elbow macaroni
  • Salt & pepper, to taste
  • Fresh basil, optional, to taste
  • Freshly grated parmesan cheese, to taste

Instructions

1. Add the oil, butter, onion, celery, carrots, and garlic to a large soup pot. Sauté for 7-10 minutes.

2. Stir in the crushed tomatoes, broth, zucchini, green beans, red kidney beans, white kidney beans, and Italian seasoning. Increase the heat to high, and bring it to a boil.

3. Once the soup is boiling, reduce the heat so it’s simmering and cover the pot with the lid slightly open and cook for 10 minutes.

4. Stir in the pasta. Continue simmering the soup (leave the lid off) for another 15-20 minutes or until the pasta and veggies are tender. Stir occasionally to stop the pasta from sticking to the bottom.

5. Before serving, season to taste with salt & pepper, stir in the basil (if using), and serve each bowl with some parmesan cheese grated/shaved over top. Add more broth if needed to thin it out, especially for leftovers.

Notes

The pasta absorbs broth as it sits, so you may need to add more broth when reheating leftovers.

If freezing or making ahead, consider cooking the pasta separately and adding it when reheating.

Chop vegetables fairly small so they cook evenly within the suggested timeframe.

For an Instant Pot version, refer to the specific recipe adaptation.

Find it online: https://cookingwithramsay.com/minestrone-soup-recipe/