Minestrone Soup

SERVES: 6-8

Italy

INGREDIENTS

• 1 (15 oz) can white beans, drained and rinsed

• 1 (15 oz) can crushed or diced tomatoes

• 3 Tbsp olive oil

• 1 medium onion, chopped

• 1 medium carrot, peeled & chopped

• 1 stalk celery, chopped

• 3 cloves garlic, minced or grated

• 1 small zucchini, diced

• 2 cups spinach, chopped

• ⅓ cup macaroni noodles

• 4 cups chicken stock

• 2 Tbsp fresh basil, chiffonade

• 1 tsp salt

• 1 tsp black pepper

• ½ tsp dried oregano (or 1 tsp fresh)

DIRECTIONS

1. Cut all of the vegetables into ½ inch pieces or smaller.

2. Heat oil over medium-high heat in a large pot. Add onion, carrot, celery, salt, and black pepper. Sauté until onion becomes soft (about 3 minutes.)

3. Add garlic and dried oregano (if using fresh oregano, wait to add later,) and cook for 30 seconds.

4. Add stock, pasta, and tomatoes. Bring to a boil.

5. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes; add zucchini and beans and cook for 2 more minutes.

6. Add spinach and cook 1 more minute. Turn off heat, stir in fresh basil (and fresh oregano.)

7. Adjust seasoning and serve. Enjoy!

Minestrone Soup

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