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minestrone

The BEST Minestrone


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  • Author: Megan
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 4+ servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

Gluten Free, Vegan, Refined Sugar Free

Filled with veggies, gluten free pasta, lots of flavor, and a warm cozy broth- this is the BEST minestrone you will ever taste!  The perfect cozy meal for chilly nights.


Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large yellow onion, diced
  • 2 stalks of celery, chopped
  • 3 large carrots, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil or Italian seasoning
  • 1 small zucchini, diced
  • 1 28oz can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 14oz can diced tomatoes
  • 6 cups of vegetable broth
  • 1 15oz can dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 15 oz can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
  • 8oz chickpea pasta (I used casarecce but macaroni or shells work, too)
  • Salt and pepper to taste


Instructions

  1. Add the olive oil to a large pot or dutch oven and heat over medium heat for 30 seconds.
  2. Add the onion, celery, and carrot and saute for about 8-10 minutes or until the vegetables have softened slightly.
  3. Add the garlic and cook for about another minute.
  4. Add the zucchini, oregano, basil, tomatoes, beans, and broth, bring to a boil.  Cover, reduce heat, and let simmer for 10 minutes.
  5. Add the pasta and cook until the noodles are soft, about 7 more minutes.

Notes

For extra protein and benefits you could use bone broth instead of veggie broth (not a vegan option though)

You can use any pasta you want in this, we just love Banza and this shape is perfect for slurping up broths!

You can also add/omit any veggies as you and your family like

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup