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Easy Longevity Soup

Easy Longevity Soup is a hearty, vegetable-packed soup with beans, lentils, pasta, and fresh herbs, perfect for family meals or healthy weeknight dinners.
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Author: Sandra Myers

Ingredients

Vegetables

  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 carrots sliced
  • 2 celery stalks chopped
  • 1 medium zucchini diced
  • 1 small sweet potato diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cups kale chopped
  • 2 cups spinach leaves

Beans, Lentils & Pasta

  • 1 can 15 oz cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup cooked lentils
  • ½ cup small pasta e.g., ditalini or small shells

Herbs & Seasonings

  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 2 bay leaves
  • ½ tsp fresh thyme or 1 tsp dried
  • Sea salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)

Broth

  • 6 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth if preferred
  • 1 can 14.5 oz diced tomatoes
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • Olive oil for sautéing

Optional Garnish

  • Grated Parmesan or vegetarian alternative

Instructions

  • Sauté onion, carrots, celery, and zucchini in olive oil until slightly softened.
  • Add sweet potato, garlic, thyme, oregano, tomato paste, salt, and pepper; cook until fragrant.
  • Stir in broth, diced tomatoes, beans, lentils, and bay leaves; bring to a boil.
  • Simmer 20 minutes, then add pasta and cook until al dente.
  • Add kale and spinach until wilted, adjust seasoning, and serve with olive oil, parsley, and optional cheese.