Easy Minestrone Soup
This Minestrone Soup is a rustic Italian classic loaded with colorful vegetables, beans, and pasta in a rich, herb-infused tomato broth. Cozy, customizable, and deeply satisfying.
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 2 medium carrots
- 2 celery ribs
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes
- 1½ cups cooked white beans or kidney beans
- 1 cup chopped green beans
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ¾ cup small pasta
- ½ cup chopped fresh parsley
- Red pepper flakes
- Grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Sauté onion, carrots, celery, salt, and pepper in olive oil over medium heat for about 8 minutes until softened.
- Add garlic, tomatoes, beans, green beans, broth, bay leaves, oregano, and thyme. Cover and simmer 20 minutes.
- Stir in pasta and cook uncovered about 10 minutes until al dente.
- Adjust seasoning, then serve with parsley, red pepper flakes, and Parmesan.