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Cozy Winter Minestrone Soup Recipe Perfect for Cold Days

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A hearty and warming soup loaded with vibrant vegetables, tender beans, and perfectly cooked pasta, ideal for chilly winter days.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 carrots, peeled and chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 1 zucchini, diced
  • 2 potatoes, cubed
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 can (15 oz) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (15 oz) red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup small pasta shapes (ditalini or elbow macaroni)
  • Parmesan cheese, optional for garnish

Instructions

  1. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat.
  2. Add the diced onion, minced garlic, chopped carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are softened and fragrant.
  3. Stir in the zucchini and potatoes, cooking for an additional 5 minutes.
  4. Add the canned diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, cannellini beans, kidney beans, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
  5. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. Add the pasta to the pot and cook for another 10 minutes, or until the pasta is tender.
  7. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed. Add more salt and pepper if necessary.
  8. Serve hot, garnished with freshly grated Parmesan cheese if desired.

Notes

[‘Don’t skip the sautéing to build flavor in the base.’, ‘Use fresh herbs for enhanced flavor.’, ‘Cook pasta separately if planning to store leftovers to prevent it from becoming mushy.’, ‘Adjust for saltiness, especially if using Parmesan cheese.’, ‘Minestrone soup tastes even better the next day as the flavors meld together.’]

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