Hearty Vegetarian Minestrone Recipe

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Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 50 mins

Total: 1hr5 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 servings

Hearty Vegetarian Minestrone Recipe

Ingredients

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

1 large onion

diced

4 cloves garlic

minced

3 large carrots

diced

4 stalks celery

diced

½ (10 ounce) package frozen cut green beans

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1 teaspoon dried basil

salt and ground black pepper to taste

1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes

1 (14 ounce) can crushed tomatoes

6 cups vegetable broth

¼ cup water

or as needed

1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans

rinsed and drained

1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans

drained and rinsed

1 cup elbow macaroni

⅓ cup vegan shredded Parmesan-style cheese

2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

Soup, Stew and Chili

Directions

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook until soft about 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant about 1 minute. Add carrots and celery; cook and stir until soft 5 to 6 minutes.

Step 2

Stir in green beans oregano basil salt and pepper; cook for about 5 minutes. Add diced and crushed tomatoes and vegetable broth; bring to a boil. If it looks too thick add a bit of water.

Step 3

Reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes. Stir in kidney beans cannellini beans and macaroni; cook until pasta is tender yet firm to the bite 7 to 10 minutes. Taste and adjust salt and pepper if needed.

Step 4

Ladle into bowls and garnish with Parmesan-style cheese and fresh basil.

Nutritional Information

Hearty Vegetarian Minestrone Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 293.4

% Daily Value *

Protein: 11.9g 24%

Carbohydrates: 44.6g 14%

Dietary Fiber: 12.2g 49%

Sugars: 7.9g

Fat: 7.6g 12%

Saturated Fat: 0.6g 3%

Vitamin A Iu: 6617.4IU 132%

Niacin Equivalents: 2.6mg 20%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 12%

Vitamin C: 17.6mg 29%

Folate: 54.9mcg 14%

Calcium: 135.9mg 14%

Iron: 5.5mg 31%

Magnesium: 26.3mg 9%

Potassium: 479.1mg 13%

Sodium: 893.2mg 36%

Thiamin: 0.3mg 28%

Calories From Fat: 68.8

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.