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Classic Minestrone

Classic Minestrone

Cost $12, save $8

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  • 60 Min
  • 4 Servings
  • $12

INGREDIENTS

  • Vegetables

    • 1 leek, sliced
    • 🥕 2 carrots, chopped
    • 1 zucchini, thinly sliced
    • 4 ounces green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces
    • 2 stalks celery, thinly sliced
    • 🍅 1 pound chopped tomatoes

  • Beans and Pasta

    • 1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, undrained
    • 1/4 cup elbow macaroni

  • Seasoning and Stock

    • 3 tablespoons olive oil
    • 1 1/2 quarts vegetable stock
    • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
    • 🧂 Salt to taste
    • ⚫ Ground black pepper to taste

STEPS

1

Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add leek, carrots, zucchini, green beans, and celery. Cover, reduce the heat to low, and cook for 15 minutes, shaking the pan occasionally.

2

Uncover and stir in stock, tomatoes, and thyme; bring to a boil. Cover again, reduce the heat to low, and simmer gently for 30 minutes.

3

Stir in undrained cannellini beans and pasta. Simmer for an additional 10 minutes, or until pasta is tender yet firm to the bite. Season with salt and pepper before serving.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

320

Calories

  • 12
    Protein
  • 45
    Carbs
  • 12
    Fats

💡 For deeper flavor, prepare the soup a day in advance and refrigerate.Serve with grated Parmesan cheese and chopped fresh parsley for added richness.Feel free to use different types of beans or pasta for variations.