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Easy Minestrone Soup

Easy Minestrone Soup

Cost $12, save $8

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  • 30 Min
  • 6 Servings
  • $12

INGREDIENTS

  • Base Ingredients

    • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
    • 1 cup diced celery
    • 🥕 1 cup sliced carrots
    • 🧅 2/3 cup diced onion
    • 🧄 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • Soup Liquids

    • 4 cups vegetable broth
    • 1 ¾ cups jarred marinara sauce
    • 1/4 cup tomato paste

  • Seasoning

    • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
    • Salt and ground black pepper to taste

  • Vegetables and Pasta

    • 2 cups small shell pasta
    • 2 cups quartered and sliced zucchini
    • 1 can (14.5 ounce) great northern beans, rinsed and drained
    • 1 cup stemmed and thinly sliced kale

  • Optional Garnish

    • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste

STEPS

1

Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add celery, carrots, and onion. Cook, stirring frequently, until onion begins to turn translucent, about 4 minutes. Add garlic and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

2

Add vegetable broth, marinara sauce, tomato paste, and Italian seasoning. Stir to combine. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, uncovered, until carrots are soft, about 10 minutes.

3

Add pasta and zucchini. Cook until pasta is tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in beans, kale, salt, and pepper. Remove from heat and allow soup to cool slightly.

4

Spoon into individual bowls and garnish with Parmesan cheese.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

365

Calories

  • 15
    Protein
  • 64
    Carbs
  • 7
    Fats

💡 Use leftover marinara sauce to reduce waste and save time.Pair this soup with a simple green salad or garlic bread for a complete meal.For extra richness, drizzle some olive oil on top before serving.Substitute kale with spinach or other leafy greens for variety.