Simple Italian Minestrone Soup

Name: Simple Italian Minestrone Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1 small yellow onion (chopped); 2 carrots (chopped); 2 celery stalks (diced); 4 garlic cloves (minced); 1 zucchini or yellow squash (diced); 1 cup green beans (fresh or frozen, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces, if needed); Salt and pepper; 1 tsp paprika; 1/2 tsp rosemary; 1 15- oz can crushed tomatoes; 6 cups broth (vegetable or chicken broth); 1- inch Parmesan cheese rind (optional); 1 bay leaf; 2 to 3 springs fresh thyme; 1 15- oz can kidney beans; Large handful chopped parsley; Handful fresh basil leaves; Grated Parmesan cheese (to serve (optional)); 2 cups already cooked small pasta such as ditalini or elbow pasta

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:35min

Simple and hearty Italian minestrone soup, brimming with vegetables, beans and a little pasta. The draw here is in the thick, flavorful tomato broth with piney rosemary, lots of fresh herbs, and Parmesan rind (a secret ingredient that Italian grandmothers have been using for years to flavor their soups)!

Updated at: Tue, 11 Oct 2022 08:26:07 GMT