Warning: Trying to access array offset on value of type null in /home/u589834942/domains/gracefultkitchen.com/public_html/recipe-details.php on line 74
logo
Logo

Minestrone Soup

Minestrone Soup

Minestrone Soup

Soups

This fresh and simple minestrone soup is the perfect recipe for chilly days. Adding the ingredients in stages allows this quick-cooking soup to develop deep flavors in a short time. Cooking the pasta in the soup is an easy and efficient way to add body. This minestrone soup would work with different veggies (think peas, cabbage or winter squash) or another type of canned bean, like creamy cannellini beans or even chickpeas.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped

  • 3 medium carrots, peeled and sliced

  • 3 medium stalks celery, sliced, leaves reserved for garnish

  • 2 tablespoons chopped garlic

  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano

  • 1 teaspoon dried basil

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

  • 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted tomato paste

  • 6 cups reduced-sodium vegetable broth

  • 1 (15-ounce) can no-salt-added kidney beans, undrained

  • 1 (14.5-ounce) can no-salt-added diced tomatoes, undrained

  • 1 medium zucchini, sliced into half-moons

  • 2 cups frozen green beans

  • 1 cup whole-wheat orzo 

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons sherry vinegar

  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Description

  1. Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, celery, garlic, oregano, basil, salt and pepper; cook, stirring often, until the vegetables are tender, about 8 minutes.
  2. Add tomato paste; cook, stirring constantly, until caramelized, about 1 minute.
  3. Stir in broth, kidney beans, tomatoes and zucchini; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer, undisturbed, for 25 minutes.
  4. Stir in green beans and orzo; cook, stirring occasionally, until the orzo is al dente and the green beans are thoroughly heated, about 12 minutes.
  5. Stir in vinegar. Divide the soup among 6 bowls. Top with Parmesan and celery leaves.

Related Recipes

Start typing and press Enter to search