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Healthy Vegetable Minestrone Soup

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A light, wholesome, and easy-to-make vegetable minestrone soup packed with fresh vegetables, beans, and herbs. Perfect for cozy dinners, quick lunches, or any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 medium carrots, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 1 medium zucchini, diced
  • 1 cup green beans, trimmed and chopped
  • 14.5 oz (400 g) canned diced tomatoes
  • 6 cups (1.4 liters) low-sodium vegetable broth
  • 1 can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup (85 g) small pasta such as ditalini or elbow macaroni (optional)
  • 2 cups (60 g) fresh spinach
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat for 3-4 minutes until shimmering but not smoking.
  2. Add diced onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are softened and onions become translucent.
  3. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more, being careful not to brown it.
  4. Add diced zucchini and green beans. Cook for another 3-4 minutes to start softening them.
  5. Pour in the canned diced tomatoes with their juices and vegetable broth. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
  6. Once boiling, reduce heat to low and let it simmer uncovered for 20 minutes to marry the flavors.
  7. Add the cannellini beans and pasta. Stir well and continue simmering for 10-12 minutes, or until pasta is al dente and vegetables are tender.
  8. Five minutes before finishing, stir in the fresh spinach so it wilts without losing its vibrant color.
  9. Remove from heat and add chopped basil, parsley, and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Do not rush sautéing the onion, carrot, and celery to build a rich flavor base. Add garlic last and stir constantly to avoid burning. Add pasta towards the end to keep it al dente. Simmer gently to blend flavors without breaking down vegetables. Adjust seasoning gradually and use fresh herbs for brightness. If soup tastes flat, add more lemon juice or salt. Add broth or water if soup is too thick.

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