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Easy Minestrone Soup

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A simple and hearty Italian vegetable soup filled with pasta, beans, tomatoes, and fresh herbs, perfect for a comforting meal.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 (15-ounce) can white beans (cannellini or navy), drained and rinsed
  • 6 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 cup small pasta (elbows, shells, or ditalini)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
  • Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving (optional)
  • Red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery and sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, stirring frequently to avoid burning.
  3. Stir in diced tomatoes, green beans, white beans, vegetable broth, bay leaves, oregano, and thyme. Bring to a boil.
  4. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
  5. Add pasta and cook until tender, about 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
  6. Remove bay leaves. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.
  7. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley and grated Parmesan cheese if desired.

Notes

For a richer flavor, you can add a splash of red wine when sautéing the vegetables. Use fresh herbs if available for a brighter taste. This soup stores well and tastes even better the next day.

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