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Winter Minestrone Soup Recipe

Winter Minestrone Soup Recipe
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4.7 from 26 reviews

This hearty Winter Minestrone Soup is a comforting and nutritious dish perfect for chilly days. Packed with vegetables, beans, and small pasta, it’s bursting with Italian flavors and easy to prepare for a wholesome meal.

Ingredients

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Vegetables and Aromatics

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups kale, chopped

Liquids and Canned Goods

  • 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 can (15 oz) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained

Other Ingredients

  • 1 cup small pasta (like ditalini)
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Sauté Vegetables: In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, diced carrots, diced celery, and minced garlic. Cook them together, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened and fragrant, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Add Broth and Ingredients: Stir in the diced tomatoes (with their juice), vegetable broth, rinsed cannellini beans, small pasta, chopped kale, and Italian seasoning. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Mix everything well to combine.
  3. Simmer the Soup: Bring the soup mixture to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to a simmer and cook uncovered for about 20 minutes, or until the pasta is tender and the flavors have melded together. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
  4. Final Adjustments and Serve: Taste the soup and adjust seasoning if necessary with extra salt, pepper, or Italian seasoning. Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs or grated Parmesan cheese if desired.

Notes

  • You can substitute kale with spinach or Swiss chard if preferred.
  • For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free pasta.
  • This soup keeps well in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and can be frozen for up to 3 months.
  • Add a squeeze of lemon juice before serving for a bright, fresh flavor.

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Keywords: Winter Minestrone Soup, Vegetable Soup, Italian Soup, Healthy Soup, Vegetarian Soup, Kale Soup, Minestrone

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