Winter minestrone: Hearty and Healthy Comfort Food Recipe
Warm up with this hearty winter minestrone, a delicious blend of vegetables and beans perfect for the colder months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 1 cup green beans, chopped
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 can (15 oz) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup cooked pasta
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add onion, carrots, and celery; sauté until soft.
- Stir in garlic, zucchini, and green beans; cook for another 5 minutes.
- Add tomatoes, vegetable broth, and cannellini beans; bring to a boil.
- Lower heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Stir in Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, spinach, and cooked pasta; heat through.
Notes
- For added protein, include cooked chicken or sausage.
- Customize vegetables based on what’s in season.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Winter Minestrone, Comfort Food, Hearty Soup