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Minestrone Soup

This is a basic minestrone that uses whatever beans and greens you have on hand. I like it because you can dump in leftover vegetables and it still tastes great.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes

Ingredients

~8 servings

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large onion ~1 cup, diced
  • 1 1/2 cups diced carrot
  • 1 1/2 cups sliced celery
  • 3 cups fresh or frozen green beans cut into 1" lengths
  • 2 cups diced fresh tomatoes or 1 can 15 oz
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons dried basil
  • 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 3/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper optional
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 9 cups broth chicken or vegetable
  • 1 1/2 cups small pasta
  • 2 cups cooked beans drained
  • 3 cups fresh spinach or chard chopped
  • 3 tablespoons fresh parsley
  • For serving: Parmesan cheese fresh basil

Instructions

  • Heat oil in large pot, sauté onion, carrot, celery, and green beans for 5-7 minutes.
  • Add tomatoes, garlic, herbs, and seasonings; cook 2 minutes.
  • Pour in broth, bring to boil.
  • Add pasta, cook 8-10 minutes.
  • Stir in beans, greens, and parsley; cook 2-3 minutes.
  • Serve with Parmesan and fresh basil.

Notes

Adjust salt to taste. Vegetables should remain slightly crisp.
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