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Italian Minestrone Soup

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 196

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp good olive oil + more for serving
  • 1-1/2 cups chopped yellow onions
  • 2 cups 1/2-inch diced celery
  • 2 cups 1/2-inch diced carrots
  • 2-1/2 cups 1/2-inch diced peeled butternut squash
  • 4 cloves garlic peeled and minced
  • 1 tsp dried thyme leaves
  • One 28-ounce can of diced tomatoes with juice
  • 6 cups vegetable broth + more if needed
  • 1 dried bay leaf
  • 1/2 cup good dry white wine
  • 2 tsp sea salt
  • 1-1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper
  • 2 cups cooked ditalini pasta
  • One 15-ounce can of cannellini beans drained and rinsed
  • 10 ounces fresh baby spinach leaves
  • 2 Tbsp fresh minced basil leaves
  • Freshly grated parmesan cheese for serving

Instructions

  • In a large soup pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, warm 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Add the onions, celery, squash, garlic, and thyme. Sauté, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables begin to soften, approximately 9 minutes.
  • Add the tomatoes, broth, and bay leaf to the pot. As soon as the liquid starts to boil, reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook for 20 minutes. At 20 minutes, add the white wine, salt, and pepper. Continue to simmer for 10 minutes or until the vegetables are soft.
  • While the soup is simmering, cook the pasta according to the package directions minus 1 minute so it is just al dente. Drain and set aside.
  • Remove the bay leaf from the soup. Add the pasta and cannellini beans and stir gently to combine. If the soup is too thick add a little more broth or just plain water. Adjust the salt and pepper seasoning if needed. Warm through, then add the spinach and basil.
  • Ladle the soup into individual serving bowls. Top with grated parmesan and a drizzle of good olive oil. Serve right away with garlic bread for dunking.

Nutrition

Calories: 196kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 1813mg | Potassium: 661mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 14709IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 101mg | Iron: 2mg