“Forgotten” Minestrone

Minestrone is a traditional Italian soup that varies from region to region, but it always includes a mix of seasonal vegetables and pasta or rice.

This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 45 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 16.

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“Forgotten” Minestrone

Cooking Method: Boiling, Simmering Cuisine: Italian Courses: Lunch, Soup Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 30 min Total Time 45 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1000

Best Season: Fall

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 teaspoon Olive oil
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 clove Garlic cloves
• 2 medium Carrots
• 2 stalk Celery stalks
• 2 medium Potatoes
• 1 can Canned tomatoes
• 4 cup Vegetable broth
• 1 can Cannellini beans
• 1 medium Zucchini
• 1 cup Green beans
• 1 cup Pasta
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoon Fresh basil
• 2 tablespoon Parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic cloves. Cook until onion is translucent.
2. Add diced carrots, celery, and potatoes. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Pour in canned tomatoes and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
4. Add cannellini beans, sliced zucchini, and green beans. Cook for another 10 minutes.
5. Stir in pasta and cook until al dente.
6. Season with salt, black pepper, and fresh basil.
7. Serve hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 5g8%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

Sugars 8g

Protein 10g20%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.