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Cold Weather Minestrone Soup

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Cold Weather Minestrone Soup is the ultimate comfort dish for chilly evenings. This hearty soup, brimming with vibrant vegetables, tender beans, and aromatic herbs, warms your soul and fills your kitchen with enticing aromas. Perfect for cozy nights in or entertaining guests, this recipe transforms simple ingredients into a restaurant-quality meal that everyone will love.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 medium carrots, diced
  • 2 stalks celery, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) fire-roasted diced tomatoes
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 can (15 oz) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 medium zucchini, sliced
  • 2 cups fresh spinach or kale
  • 1 cup ditalini pasta (or small shells), uncooked
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion, carrots, and celery; sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened.
  2. Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
  3. Add fire-roasted tomatoes and vegetable broth; bring to a simmer.
  4. Incorporate cannellini beans, zucchini, dried herbs, salt, and pepper; simmer gently.
  5. Cook pasta separately until al dente; drain and add to the soup.
  6. Stir in spinach or kale just before serving until wilted.

Nutrition

Keywords: Feel free to swap vegetables based on availability. For added richness, consider using home-cooked broth. This soup stores well; refrigerate for up to three days or freeze for up to three months.

Find it online: https://homelytastes.com/cozy-cold-weather-minestrone-soup-recipe-for-winter-warmth/