Italian Style Winter Soup

Italian style winter soup, also known as ‘Minestrone’, is a traditional Italian soup that has been enjoyed for centuries. It is known for its hearty and comforting flavors, making it a perfect dish to warm up during the cold winter months.

This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 15.

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Italian Style Winter Soup

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

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 10 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 600

Best Season: Winter

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 teaspoon Olive Oil
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 medium Carrot
• 2 medium Celery stalks
• 4 clove Garlic cloves
• 1 can Canned Tomatoes
• 4 cup Vegetable Broth
• 2 leaf Bay Leaves
• 1 teaspoon Dried Basil
• 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
• 1 can Canned Beans (e.g., Cannellini)
• 1 cup Short Pasta (e.g., Ditalini)
• 2 cup Fresh Spinach

Instructions

1. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
2. Add onion, carrot, celery, and garlic to the pot. Saute until vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Stir in canned tomatoes, vegetable broth, bay leaves, dried basil, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
4. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce heat to low and let it simmer for 20 minutes.
5. Add canned beans and short pasta to the pot. Cook until pasta is al dente, about 10 minutes.
6. Stir in fresh spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.
7. Remove the pot from heat and let the soup rest for 10 minutes.
8. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 150kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 5g8%

Total Carbohydrate 20g7%

Sugars 5g

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.