Minestrone Soup

49 mins
Serves 4
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Directions

  1. 1In a large pot, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat.
  2. 2In a large pot, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat.
  3. 3In a large pot, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat.
  4. 4Add the diced onions and cook until softened.
  5. 5Add the diced onions and cook until softened.
  6. 6Add the diced onions and cook until softened.
  7. 7Add diced carrots and celery and cook for about 5-7 minutes.
  8. 8Add diced carrots and celery and cook for about 5-7 minutes.
  9. 9Add diced carrots and celery and cook for about 5-7 minutes.
  10. 10Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
  11. 11Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
  12. 12Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
  13. 13Stir in tomato paste, oregano, thyme and red pepper flakes. Cook for 1 minute.
  14. 14Stir in tomato paste, oregano, thyme and red pepper flakes. Cook for 1 minute.
  15. 15Stir in tomato paste, oregano, thyme and red pepper flakes. Cook for 1 minute.
  16. 16Add canned diced tomatoes and vegetable broth.
  17. 17Add canned diced tomatoes and vegetable broth.
  18. 18Add canned diced tomatoes and vegetable broth.
  19. 19Add salt, pepper and parmesan rind.
  20. 20Add salt, pepper and parmesan rind.
  21. 21Add salt, pepper and parmesan rind.
  22. 22Bring to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes.
  23. 23Bring to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes.
  24. 24Bring to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes.
  25. 25Meanwhile, cook Banza chickpea pasta according to package directions.
  26. 26Meanwhile, cook Banza chickpea pasta according to package directions.
  27. 27Meanwhile, cook Banza chickpea pasta according to package directions.
  28. 28Add cooked pasta, beans, zucchini, and spinach to the soup.
  29. 29Add cooked pasta, beans, zucchini, and spinach to the soup.
  30. 30Add cooked pasta, beans, zucchini, and spinach to the soup.
  31. 31Simmer for 5-7 minutes until spinach is wilted.
  32. 32Simmer for 5-7 minutes until spinach is wilted.
  33. 33Simmer for 5-7 minutes until spinach is wilted.
  34. 34Stir in basil and lemon juice before serving.
  35. 35Stir in basil and lemon juice before serving.
  36. 36Stir in basil and lemon juice before serving.
  37. 37Garnish with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
  38. 38Garnish with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
  39. 39Garnish with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 2 carrots, peeled and diced
  • 2 carrots, peeled and diced
  • 2 carrots, peeled and diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 0.25 cup tomato paste
  • 0.25 cup tomato paste
  • 0.25 cup tomato paste
  • 0.5 tsp dried oregano
  • 0.5 tsp dried oregano
  • 0.5 tsp dried oregano
  • 0.5 tsp dried thyme
  • 0.5 tsp dried thyme
  • 0.5 tsp dried thyme
  • 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 28 oz canned diced tomatoes
  • 28 oz canned diced tomatoes
  • 28 oz canned diced tomatoes
  • 2 cups chopped seasonal vegetables
  • 2 cups chopped seasonal vegetables
  • 2 cups chopped seasonal vegetables
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 box chickpea pasta
  • 1 box chickpea pasta
  • 1 box chickpea pasta
  • 15 oz Great Northern beans or cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
  • 15 oz Great Northern beans or cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
  • 15 oz Great Northern beans or cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
  • 2 cups baby spinach, chopped kale or chopped collard greens
  • 2 cups baby spinach, chopped kale or chopped collard greens
  • 2 cups baby spinach, chopped kale or chopped collard greens
  • 4 basil leaves, chopped
  • 4 basil leaves, chopped
  • 4 basil leaves, chopped
  • 2 tsp lemon juice
  • 2 tsp lemon juice
  • 2 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 Freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Equipment

large potladlewooden spoonglass measuring cupspatula