Blue Zone Minestrone Soup
Directions
- 1Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
- 2Add onion, celery, carrots, and zucchini; cook for 3-5 minutes.
- 3Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- 4Season with salt and pepper.
- 5Add diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, tomato paste, and Italian seasoning.
- 6Bring to a simmer.
- 7Add white beans, kidney beans, green beans, and pasta; simmer for 10-15 minutes.
- 8Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 9Stir in spinach or kale and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- 10Sprinkle with parsley and enjoy!
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.75 cup onion
- 0.5 cup celery
- 0.5 cup carrots
- 1 zucchini
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 0 salt
- 0 pepper
- 14 ounces diced tomatoes
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 0.25 cup tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 15 ounces white beans
- 15 ounces kidney beans
- 0.5 cup frozen cut green beans
- 0.5 cup small whole grain pasta
- 2 cups baby spinach or kale
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
Equipment
large pot