Description
Warm up this winter with our hearty Winter Minestrone Soup, a comforting and nutritious dish that showcases the best of seasonal vegetables. This vibrant soup is filled with delicious beans, quinoa, and fresh greens, making it perfect for cozy nights or gatherings with loved ones. With its rich flavors and satisfying texture, this minestrone will quickly become a favorite in your winter recipe repertoire. It’s easy to make, customizable to your taste, and great for meal prep, ensuring you have a healthy option ready whenever you need it.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ cups cooked cannellini or butter beans
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 1 cup red onion, diced
- 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- 8 cups vegetable or chicken stock
- 1 cup celeriac, cubed
- 1 medium sweet potato, diced
- 1 can diced tomatoes (14½ ounces) with juice
- ½ cup uncooked quinoa
- Sea salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
- 2 cups chopped fresh kale, thick ribs removed
- 3 tbsp finely chopped basil
Instructions
- If using dry beans, soak overnight or use a quick soak method. Cook beans until tender.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat; sauté carrots, celery, onion, garlic, bay leaves, and thyme for about 8 minutes.
- Add soaked beans and stock; incorporate celeriac cubes, sweet potatoes, diced tomatoes, and quinoa.
- Bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer for about 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Stir in chopped kale; cook for an additional 5–8 minutes until wilted. Mix in basil before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1½ cups (360g)
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg