Blue Zone Minestrone Soup
Blue Zone Minestrone Soup: Make this bright, plant-powered soup in 25 minutes. Packed with vegetables and beans, it's a healthy and delicious way to eat for longevity.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 3 stalks celery (diced)
- 3 carrots (peeled and cut into rounds)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- Red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Warm the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, celery, and carrots, and sauté for 4-6 minutes until the onion is translucent.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Add the tomato paste, oregano, thyme, salt, and red pepper flakes.
- Add diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, and beans. Bring to a gentle simmer, then reduce to low and simmer for 8-10 minutes.
- Increase heat to medium-high and stir in the pasta. Cook for 10-12 minutes until the pasta is al dente.
- Stir in chopped kale, parsley, and basil until wilted. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Notes
- Use a variety of colorful vegetables for maximum nutrient diversity.
- Don't skip sautéing the aromatics; it builds the flavor base.
- Simmer the soup for at least 10 minutes after adding broth to let flavors meld.
- For a richer flavor, use a good quality vegetable broth. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.
- Don't skip sautéing the aromatics; it builds the flavor base.
- Simmer the soup for at least 10 minutes after adding broth to let flavors meld.
- For a richer flavor, use a good quality vegetable broth. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.