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Minestrone

Minestrone is slow-simmered done right -- a rustic Italian vegetable soup with beans and pasta. A gentle simmer -- not a hard boil -- is what keeps everything tender instead of tough.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 40 min Total: 50 min

50Minutes

6Servings

4.5Rating

EasyLevel

Why you'll love this recipe

A short, straightforward ingredient list with no special equipment needed.
The components can be made ahead and reheated without losing quality.
Scales up easily for a crowd -- just multiply the ingredients.

Ingredients

Makes 6 servings

3 tbsp olive oil
1 onion diced
2 carrots diced
2 celery stalks diced
3 cloves garlic minced
1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
6 cups vegetable broth
1 can cannellini beans
1 cup small pasta
2 cups chopped kale
2 tsp Italian seasoning
Parmesan to serve

Estimated Nutrition (per serving)

190Calories

9gFat

20gCarbs

7gProtein

Estimated from the ingredients above; actual values vary by brand and exact measurements.

Method

Step 1
Heat the olive oil in a large pot. Cook the onion, carrots, and celery 7 minutes, then add the garlic and Italian seasoning for 1 minute.
Step 2
Add the diced tomatoes and broth and bring to a simmer.
Step 3
Simmer 15 minutes, then add the beans, pasta, and kale.
Step 4
Cook 10 more minutes until the pasta is tender and the kale is soft.
Step 5
Season with salt and pepper.
Step 6
Serve topped with grated Parmesan.

Cook's tips

This tastes even better the next day, once the flavors have had time to sit together in the fridge.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Taste and adjust the seasoning right before serving -- salt levels vary a lot between brands of broth, sauce, and canned goods.

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