Heal Me Minestrone Soup
Experience the warmth and nourishment of ‘Heal Me’ Minestrone Soup, a delightful blend of wholesome ingredients that transforms a bowl into a cozy experience. This hearty soup is packed with vibrant vegetables, protein-rich legumes, and aromatic spices, making it not only comforting but also incredibly nutritious. Perfect for chilly evenings or as a restorative dish anytime you need a pick-me-up, this minestrone soup is your go-to recipe for satisfying hunger and boosting well-being. With its easy preparation and customizable options, you can enjoy this classic Italian-inspired dish any night of the week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 Red Onion
- 1 Carrot
- 1 Celery
- 1 Potato
- 5 Garlic Cloves
- 2 Tomato Purée
- 1 Dried Oregano
- 1 Smoked Paprika
- 1 Chilli Flakes
- 1 Cooked Butter Beans
- 1 Chopped Tomatoes
- 1000 Vegetable Stock
- 125 White Apple Vinegar
- 150 Pasta (gluten-free option available)
- 25 Basil
- 50 Spinach
- Nutritional Yeast (to serve)
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Black Pepper
Instructions
- Prepare your vegetables by finely dicing the onion, carrot, celery, and potato. Mince the garlic.
- In a large saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced vegetables and salt; sauté for 5–10 minutes until softened. Stir in minced garlic until fragrant.
- Mix in tomato purée, oregano, smoked paprika, and chili flakes; cook for an additional 2–3 minutes.
- Pour in white apple vinegar; let it cook for a minute before adding butter beans, chopped tomatoes, vegetable stock, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to simmer for 10–15 minutes.
- Add pasta according to package instructions until nearly al dente; stir in spinach and basil until wilted.
- Serve hot garnished with fresh basil leaves, olive oil drizzle, nutritional yeast, and extra chili flakes if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups (375g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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