Minestrone Soup
This flavorful classic Minestrone Soup recipe is warm, satisfying, and packed full of veggies. Perfect for the colder months!
Servings 8 servings
Calories 257kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 medium onion diced
- 2 large carrots peeled and diced
- 2 ribs celery diced
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 15 oz dark kidney beans 1 can, rinsed and drained
- 15 oz garbanzo beans 1 can, rinsed and drained
- 15 oz tomato sauce 1 can
- 14.5 oz diced tomatoes 1 can
- 2 cups cabbage finely shredded
- 1 tablespoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano or marjoram
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 1 cup short cut pasta such as mini shells
Instructions
- In a large pot, sauté onions, carrots, and celery in oil and butter over medium heat for 7-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in chicken broth, beans, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, seasonings, and cabbage.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for at least 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. 10 minutes before serving, pour in pasta to cook or boil it separately and add to individual bowls.
- Serve with parmesan cheese and good quality crusty bread, if desired.
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Nutrition
Calories: 257kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 943mg | Potassium: 773mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 939IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 104mg | Iron: 5mg
