Tuscan Harvest Minestrone: A Hearty Italian Classic
Description
Dive into a bowl of our flavorful Minestrone Soup, a vibrant medley of seasonal vegetables, tender beans, and pasta simmered to perfection in a rich tomato broth. Bursting with color and taste, this classic Italian soup brings together the essence of a garden harvest with every spoonful. Perfect for a light lunch or a comforting dinner, our Minestrone is not just a meal, but an experience in heartwarming, nutritious eating. Savor the harmony of wholesome ingredients that make this dish a timeless favorite.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons • olive oil
- 1 • onion, chopped
- 2 • carrots, diced
- 2 • celery stalks, diced
- 2 cloves • garlic, minced
- 1 can • diced tomatoes (14 ounces)
- 6 cups • vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon • dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon • dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon • dried thyme
- • Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup • small pasta (such as ditalini or elbow macaroni)
- 1 can • kidney beans, drained and rinsed (15 ounces)
- 2 cups • baby spinach leaves
- • Grated Parmesan cheese (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until vegetables are softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Stir in diced tomatoes, broth, oregano, basil, thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Add pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
- Stir in kidney beans and spinach. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until spinach is wilted.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese.
Hearty, Italian, Vegetables, Beans, Tomato, Broth, Pasta, Healthy, Seasonal, Soup
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