Minestrone Soup

with Vegetables, Beans, and Ditalini Pasta

This cozy minestrone soup is filled with vegetables, pasta, and beans in a rich tomato broth. Perfect for easy weeknight cooking and beginner friendly meal prep.

1. Cook the vegetables
Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the carrots, celery, zucchini, bell pepper, onion, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Cook for three to five minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.
Tip: Cut vegetables into similar sized pieces so they cook evenly.
Cleanup: Wipe down the cutting board after preparing vegetables to keep your workspace tidy.
2. Build the broth
Add the chicken broth, diced tomatoes with juices, basil, oregano, and turmeric if using. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for ten minutes. Stir in the kidney beans, white beans, and green beans. Cook for an additional five minutes and taste to adjust seasoning.
Tip: Add the beans after simmering so they stay intact and do not overcook.
Cleanup: Rinse out any empty cans before recycling to prevent drips in the trash or bin.
3. Cook the pasta
Stir in the ditalini pasta and cook for about ten minutes until the pasta is tender. Stir in the chopped parsley.
Tip: Stir occasionally so the pasta does not stick to the bottom of the pot.
Cleanup: Use a damp cloth to wipe away any pasta starch splatters near the stove.
4. Serve
Ladle the soup into bowls and top each serving with a spoonful of pesto and a sprinkle of shaved parmesan cheese.
Tip: A small swirl of pesto adds extra flavor and richness.
Cleanup: Store leftovers in airtight containers and refrigerate promptly.

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Minestrone Soup

with Vegetables, Beans, and Ditalini Pasta

1. Cook the vegetables

2. Build the broth

3. Cook the pasta

4. Serve

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1. Cook the vegetables

2. Build the broth

3. Cook the pasta

4. Serve

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