Description
Heal Me Minestrone Soup is a wholesome and nourishing dish that embodies comfort in every spoonful. This vibrant, vegetable-packed soup is perfect for chilly evenings or cozy gatherings. With its rich blend of fresh veggies, hearty legumes, and fragrant herbs, this recipe not only satisfies your taste buds but also provides a wealth of nutrients. Easy to prepare and entirely customizable, you can adapt it to what you have on hand, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or when you crave something warm and filling. Enjoy the delightful flavors and health benefits as you dig into this comforting bowl of goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 red onion
- 1 carrot
- 1 celery stalk
- 1 potato
- 5 garlic cloves
- 2 cups tomato purée
- 1 can cooked butter beans
- 1 can chopped tomatoes
- 1000 ml vegetable stock
- 150 g pasta (your choice)
- Fresh basil
- Fresh spinach
Instructions
- Sauté diced onion, carrot, celery, and potato with olive oil in a large saucepan until softened. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Stir in tomato purée, dried oregano, smoked paprika, and chili flakes; cook for a few minutes.
- Pour in apple vinegar, then add butter beans, chopped tomatoes, vegetable stock, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes.
- Add pasta and cook until almost al dente; stir in spinach and basil until wilted.
- Serve hot with garnishes like fresh basil leaves and nutritional yeast.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (350g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg