Classic Minestrone
Classic Minestrone
Easy and Delicious
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 carrots diced
- 2 stalks celery diced
- 1 zucchini diced
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp dried basil
- 1 15 oz. can diced tomatoes
- 1 15 oz. can tomato sauce
- 2 cups water
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp ground pepper
- 1 15 oz. cannellini beans drained and rinsed
Instructions
- Warm the olive oil in pot over medium heat.Add chopped onion, carrot, and celery.Sauté for 5 minutes.Add garlic and sauté for another minute.Add the zucchini and seasonings and stir in. Sauté for another 2-3 minutes.Add diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and water.Bring to a soft boil for 10 minutes.Options: after 10 minutes, add your choice of frozen peas, corn, green beansAdd beans and simmer for another 20 minutes.In a separate pot, cook elbow macaroni noodles per package directions and add to soup.Seasonings: Always season to taste. Add red chili flakes and nutritional yeast.
Notes
This recipe is so easy, adaptable and flexible. Feel free to use any vegetables you like. Great use vegetables at the end of the week. Make large batches and freeze.
