Easy Minestrone Recipe

Name: Easy Minestrone
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Soups & Stews
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon vegetable oil; 1 large onion; 2 stalks celery; 2 carrots; 2 teaspoons minced garlic cloves; 900 ml low sodium vegetable broth; 398 ml diced tomatoes; 540 ml mixed beans, canned; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 2 teaspoons italian seasoning; ⅛ teaspoon fresh black pepper; ¼ cup parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated; ¼ cup basil pesto (from a jar); 4 liters water; 2 cups macaroni

Servings: persons

1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 large onion
2 stalks celery
2 carrots
2 teaspoons minced garlic cloves
900 ml low sodium vegetable broth
398 ml diced tomatoes
540 ml mixed beans, canned
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 teaspoons italian seasoning
⅛ teaspoon fresh black pepper
¼ cup parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated
¼ cup basil pesto (from a jar)
4 liters water
2 cups macaroni

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Take out equipment and ingredients.
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In the morning:.
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Heat oil in a large stove-top pot at med-high.
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You can also omit the oil and prepare this soup in a slow cooker on low 6-8 hours.
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Finely chop onion adding to pot as you cut.
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Slice celery and carrots thinly and add to pot as you cut.
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Add garlic.
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Gradually add vegetable stock, tomatoes, mixed beans, tomato paste, spices, Parmesan cheese and pesto.
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Cover with lid and simmer on low heat until dinner.
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When you get home for dinner:.
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Fill a large stove-top pot with water and bring to a boil for macaroni.
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Add macaroni to boiling water.
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Cook according to directions on box.
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Drain.
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Serve macaroni in the bottom of each bowl and pour hot soup on top.
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Serve with crostini rubbed with a garlic clove, and how about a nice glass of Cape Jaffa Siberian shiraz to go with that?
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Enjoy!

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 teaspoon vegetable oil, 1 large onion, 2 stalks celery, 2 carrots, and more.

Yes, Easy Minestrone falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Easy Minestrone

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