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Hearty Minestrone Soup
This hearty Italian-style soup includes tomatoes, broth, pasta, carrots, celery, green beans and kidney beans.
Course
lunch, Soup
Cuisine
Italian
Keyword
beans, minestrone, soup, vegetables
Prep Time
15
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
30
minutes
minutes
Servings
6
Calories
252
kcal
Author
Kevin Lamoureux
Ingredients
2
tbs
olive oil
1
yellow onion
diced
2
ribs celery
diced
1
large carrot
diced
2
garlic cloves
minced
1
tsp
Italian seasoning blend
½
tsp
anise
1
can
diced tomatoes
(28 oz)
1½
cups
green beans
cut up into ½-inch pieces, pre-cooked
1
can
bean medley
(19 oz) drained
4
cups
beef broth
2
cups
water
¾
cup
small shell pasta
¼
cup
parsley
fresh, chopped
salt and pepper to taste
3
tbsp
fresh basil
chopped
3
tbsp
Parmesan cheese
grated
Instructions
In a large soup pot, heat the oil and sauté the carrots, celery and onions until tender (about 5 minutes).
Stir in the garlic, Italian seasoning and anise and heat for about 30 seconds.
Stir in the bean medley, green beans and tomatoes. Bring to a simmer.
Add the beef broth, water and parsley. Simmer for about 10 minutes.
Add pasta and simmer until the pasta is tender. Use the pasta's suggested cooking time as a guide.
Serve in soup bowls and top with basil and Parmesan cheese.
Notes
Serve with crusty Italian bread or toasted ciabatta.
Nutrition
Per serving
Calories: 252kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 11g | Iron: 3mg