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Winter Minestrone Soup Recipe

Winter Minestrone Soup Recipe
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5 from 15 reviews

A hearty and wholesome Winter Minestrone Soup packed with fresh vegetables, tender pasta, and nutritious beans, perfect for warming up on cold days. This comforting Italian-inspired soup combines kale, carrots, celery, and cannellini beans in a flavorful tomato and vegetable broth base, seasoned with garlic and Italian herbs.

Ingredients

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Vegetables and Herbs

  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups kale, chopped
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Liquids and Canned Goods

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

Other Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup small pasta (like ditalini)

Instructions

  1. Sauté Vegetables: In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion, diced carrots, diced celery, and minced garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened and fragrant, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Add Liquids and Seasonings: Stir in the diced tomatoes with their juice, vegetable broth, rinsed cannellini beans, and Italian seasoning. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Mix thoroughly to combine all ingredients evenly.
  3. Cook Pasta and Kale: Bring the mixture to a boil, then add the small pasta and chopped kale. Reduce the heat to a simmer, and cook uncovered for 20 minutes or until the pasta is tender and the kale is wilted.
  4. Final Adjustments and Serve: Taste the soup and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed. Serve hot, optionally garnished with grated Parmesan or fresh herbs.

Notes

  • You can substitute kale with spinach or Swiss chard based on availability.
  • For a gluten-free version, replace pasta with gluten-free pasta or omit it entirely.
  • Use vegetable broth for a vegetarian and vegan-friendly soup base.
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 4 days and reheated gently on the stove.
  • Adding a squeeze of lemon juice before serving can enhance the flavors.

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Keywords: winter soup, minestrone, Italian soup, vegetable soup, healthy soup, kale soup, cannellini beans

Find it online: https://messykitchenmagic.com/winter-minestrone-soup-recipe/