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Wholesome Vegetable Minestrone No Pasta Soup

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A cozy, healthy, and hearty vegetable minestrone soup without pasta, packed with fresh veggies, herbs, and beans for a nourishing meal.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 2 medium carrots, diced small
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 medium zucchini, diced
  • 1 cup green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 14 oz (1 can) canned diced tomatoes with juices
  • 4 cups vegetable broth, low sodium
  • 2 cups fresh spinach, loosely packed and roughly chopped
  • 1 can (15 oz) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 whole bay leaf
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • Juice from half a lemon
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Parmesan cheese, grated (optional)

Instructions

  1. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering but not smoking.
  2. Add chopped onion, diced carrots, and chopped celery. Cook for 5-7 minutes until softened and fragrant.
  3. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
  4. Stir in diced zucchini and green beans. Cook for 3-4 minutes until they begin to soften but still have a bit of snap.
  5. Add canned diced tomatoes with juices and vegetable broth. Stir well to combine.
  6. Mix in dried oregano, dried thyme, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper.
  7. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer gently for 20 minutes.
  8. Stir in cannellini beans and chopped spinach. Cook uncovered for another 5 minutes until spinach wilts and beans are heated through.
  9. Remove bay leaf, then stir in fresh parsley and lemon juice. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
  10. Serve hot, topped with grated Parmesan if desired.

Notes

If the soup tastes flat, add a pinch of sugar or more lemon juice to brighten the flavor. Do not rush the simmering step to preserve clarity and texture. For vegan version, omit Parmesan or use nutritional yeast. Soup can be made in a slow cooker by browning veggies first and cooking on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours.

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