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 extra virgin olive oil (see our olive oil options here); 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, 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!

Updated at: Wed, 25 Nov 2020 12:03:50 GMT