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Minestrone with pasta

Classic Minestrone

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 medium carrots diced
  • 2 celery stalks diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 can 14.5 oz diced tomatoes
  • 6 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
  • 1 can 15 oz kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 cups fresh spinach chopped
  • 1 medium zucchini diced
  • 1/2 cup small pasta ditalini or elbow
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Heat oil in large pot over medium; sauté onion, carrots, and celery 5-7 minutes until starting to soften.
  2. Add garlic; cook 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in tomatoes, broth, basil, and oregano.
  3. Boil; add beans and zucchini, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 15 minutes.
  4. Add pasta; cook according to package, usually 8-10 minutes, until tender.
  5. Stir in spinach; cook 2-3 minutes until wilted. Season with salt and pepper to taste; serve.