Minestrone Soup
This is an easy Italian minestrone soup recipe with a quick preparation. This recipe is perfect for meal prep and can be easily doubled if needed.
Servings: 6
Calories: 220
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil , see note 1
- 1 medium onion , see note 2
- 2 large carrots , see note 3
- 3 large celery sticks , see note 4
- 4 cups packed curly kale leaves , see note 5
- 1 can pureed tomatoes (14 ounces/400 milliliters)
- 1 can plum tomatoes (14 ounces/400 milliliters)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- black pepper , a generous pinch
- 2 bay leaves
- 4 cups vegetable stock (1 liter), see note 6
- 2 cups cooked cannellini beans , drained (14 ounces/400 grams drained)
- A handful of small pasta shapes , optional
- fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- Pour olive oil in a large pot (at least 4.5-quart/4.5 liter) and heat it up on medium-high.
- Mince onion and add it to the pot. Let it sauce while you dice the carrots and celery. Add these to the pot and sauté for a further 5 minutes, stirring from time to time. You might need to reduce the heat to medium-low.
- Meanwhile, remove hard stems from kale leaves and roughly chop them. When ready, add them to the pot altogether with pureed/crushed tomatoes, plum tomatoes, salt, pepper, bay leaves and stock. Give everything a good mix.
- Bring to a boil, cover with a lid and simmer on low for 35 minutes. Now, add drained beans and pasta (if using), fresh basil and cook for a further 10 minutes.
- Taste it and add more seasoning if needed. Check if the veggies are cooked to your liking. If not, cook for longer.
- Optional: drizzle some more olive oil over, sprinkle with parmesan and enjoy warm with fresh baguettes, artisan bread, toast or dinner rolls.
Notes
- You can use either extra virgin or cooking olive oil.
- One medium onion = about 1 cup minced.
- Two large carrots = about 1 cup diced.
- Three celery stick = 1 cup diced.
- Kale will reduce significantly during cooking so don’t be afraid to fill the pot with it.
- If you are not vegan or vegetarian, you can also use chicken stock/broth or stock cubes.
- This minestrone soup can be served as an entrée or main. If serving as entrée, you will more likely be able to serve 8 people easily.
- More tips, serving suggestions and can be found in the post above this recipe card.
Nutrition Facts
Minestrone Soup
Amount per Serving
Calories
220
% Daily Value*
Fat
6
g
9
%
Saturated Fat
1
g
6
%
Sodium
816
mg
35
%
Potassium
1137
mg
32
%
Carbohydrates
36
g
12
%
Fiber
7
g
29
%
Sugar
9
g
10
%
Protein
9
g
18
%
Vitamin A
9837
IU
197
%
Vitamin C
73
mg
88
%
Calcium
154
mg
15
%
Iron
4
mg
22
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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