Hearty Vegetable and Bean Minestrone

 

 

🍲🌿 A comforting and wholesome Italian-inspired soup, loaded with colorful veggies, beans, and rich tomato flavor.

Ingredients

🌱 Serves 4

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 small onion, diced

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• 2 carrots, diced

• 2 celery stalks, chopped

• 1 zucchini, chopped

• 1 cup green beans, trimmed and cut

• 1 cup chopped kale or spinach

• 1 can (400g) diced tomatoes

• 1 can (400g) mixed beans or cannellini beans, drained and rinsed

• 4 cups vegetable broth

• ½ tsp dried oregano

• ½ tsp dried basil

• Salt and pepper, to taste

• Optional: ½ cup small pasta (gluten-free if needed)

Instructions

🥄 Prep + cook time: 30–35 minutes

1. Sauté the aromatics:
   In a large pot, heat olive oil. Add onion and garlic, and sauté for 2–3 minutes until fragrant.

2. Cook the veggies:
   Add carrots, celery, zucchini, and green beans. Stir and cook for 5 minutes.

3. Simmer:
   Pour in diced tomatoes, beans, broth, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15–20 minutes.

4. Add greens and pasta (if using):
   Stir in kale or spinach and pasta (if using), and cook until tender (about 8–10 minutes more).

5. Serve:
   Ladle into bowls and enjoy warm, optionally topped with fresh herbs or nutritional yeast.

🛒 Quick Tip

This soup tastes even better the next day — perfect for meal prep!

🧡 Delicious with…

A slice of crusty whole grain bread or a fresh mixed green salad.

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