Minestrone soup

Step by Step

Step 1

First, cook 8-oz. of small shell noodles ( I used half of a 16oz box) until al dente and set aside.

Step 2

Next, heat a large pot over medium/high heat. Add olive oil.

Step 3

When the olive oil is fragrant add onion and let the onion sauté for 2-3 minutes over high heat.

Step 4

Add the garlic and when the garlic is fragrant, deglaze the pot with the the wine.

Step 5

Scrape the little brown bits of garlic and onion from the bottom of the pot with a spatula.

Step 6

Then, add carrot and celery to the pot and sauté for an additional 2-3 minutes.

Step 7

Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, vegetable broth, apple cider vinegar, salt, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, garlic, powder, bay leaves, and oregano to the pot and stir until combined.

Step 8

Heat everything together over high heat. Bring to a boil.

Step 9

Turn heat to low/medium heat and let simmer for 15-20 minutes.

Step 10

Finally, add the spinach (or kale), peas, garbanzo beans, and kidney beans to the pot, stir and let the soup simmer for an additional 5 minutes.

Step 11

Serve over shell noodles and salt + pepper to taste.

Tips and Warnings

For meal prep and left overs, store noodles and soup in separate containers to prevent soggy noodles.
This recipe was updated on January, 13th 2021.

Ingredient

Bay leaves

2 2
Stalks celery

2 2
Large carrot

2 2
Tomato paste

14.79 ml 0.52 fl. ozs
Extra virgin olive oil

29.57 ml 1.03 fl. ozs
Vegetable broth

1892.71 ml 66.24 fl. ozs
Red pepper flakes

2.46 ml 0.09 fl. ozs
Apple cider vinegar

9.86 ml 0.35 fl. ozs
Salt

4.93 ml 0.17 fl. ozs
Dry red wine

78.85 ml 2.76 fl. ozs
Garlic powder

2.46 ml 0.09 fl. ozs
Medium white onion

1 1
Can garbanzo beans

28.35 g 0.06 lbs
Frozen peas

3548.82 ml 124.21 fl. ozs
Italian seasoning

9.86 ml 0.35 fl. ozs
Can crushed tomatoes

28.35 g 0.06 lbs
Can kidney beans

28.35 g 0.06 lbs
Garlic

3 pcs 3 pcs
Shell noodles

1 oz 28.35 g
Spinach or kale

4 cups 946.35 ml
Sprigs of fresh oregano

5 5

Amount Per Serving
	Calories	283 kcal
	Carbohydrates	47 g
	Protein	12 g
	Fat	7 g
	Fiber	2 g
	Sugar	8 g

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Minestrone soup

Summary