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Delicious Homemade Minestrone Soup to Warm Your Soul Recipe

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A hearty and comforting Italian Minestrone Soup packed with fresh vegetables, beans, and flavorful herbs. This nourishing soup is perfect for chilly evenings, delivering a rich broth and tender pasta that warms your soul.

Ingredients

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For the Base

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 2 medium carrots, peeled & sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

For the Broth

  • 1 can crushed tomatoes
  • 4 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth

For the Veggies

  • 1 medium zucchini, chopped
  • 1 cup fresh green beans, chopped

For the Beans

  • 1 can red kidney beans, drained
  • 1 can white kidney (cannellini) beans, drained

For Flavoring

  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt, to taste
  • Pepper, to taste

For Garnishing

  • 1 handful fresh basil (optional)
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Sauté the Base: In a large soup pot, heat the olive oil and butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, celery, carrots, and minced garlic. Cook for 7-10 minutes until the vegetables are fragrant and the onion becomes translucent.
  2. Add Broth and Veggies: Stir in the crushed tomatoes, chicken or vegetable broth, chopped zucchini, green beans, red kidney beans, white kidney beans, and Italian seasoning. Increase the heat to high and bring the mixture to a boil.
  3. Simmer the Soup: Once boiling, reduce the heat to maintain a gentle simmer. Cover the pot with the lid slightly ajar and cook for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
  4. Add Pasta and Continue Cooking: Stir in the uncooked elbow macaroni. Continue to simmer the soup uncovered for 15-20 minutes, or until the pasta and vegetables are tender. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
  5. Season and Serve: Taste the soup and season with salt and pepper as needed. Mix in fresh basil if using. Serve each bowl topped with freshly grated parmesan cheese. Add a splash more broth if the soup is too thick.

Notes

  • You can substitute the elbow macaroni with any small pasta of your choice.
  • For a vegetarian version, use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
  • Leftover soup stores well in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and tastes even better the next day.
  • To make this gluten-free, replace elbow macaroni with gluten-free pasta or omit it entirely.
  • Add extra vegetables like spinach or peas during the last few minutes for more variety.

Keywords: minestrone soup, Italian soup, vegetable soup, bean soup, comforting soup, healthy dinner, homemade soup

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