Name: Minestrone Soup
Prep time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 2 tbsp Olive Oil; 2 count Carrots diced; 2 stalk Celery diced; 2 count Zucchini diced; 1 count yellow bell pepper diced; 1 count Yellow onion diced; 1 tsp Crushed red pepper flakes; 0 count Kosher salt to taste; 0 count Black Pepper to taste; 28 oz Diced Tomatoes with juices; 1 tsp dried basil; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1/4 tsp turmeric optional; 15 oz kidney beans drained and rinsed; 15 oz white beans drained and rinsed; 1 cup green beans fresh or frozen, cut into pieces; 8 oz ditalini pasta; 1/2 cup Fresh Parsley chopped; 0 count prepared pesto for serving; 0 count shaved parmesan cheese for serving

Cooking Instructions

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.

Minestrone Soup

Ingredients

Cooking Instructions

Cook the vegetables

Build the broth

Cook the pasta

Serve

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