Easy Vegetable Minestrone Recipe

Name: Easy Vegetable Minestrone
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Soups & Stews
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon canola oil; ½ cup chopped onion; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 cup diced zucchini; 1 cup chopped carrot; 12 diced celery; 2 (14 ounce) cans vegetable broth; 2 cups canned tomatoes; 1 cup water; ⅓ cup orzo pasta, whole wheat would be even better; 3 cups chopped fresh kale; 1 teaspoon italian seasoning; ½ teaspoon pepper; 4 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

1 teaspoon canola oil
½ cup chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup diced zucchini
1 cup chopped carrot
12 diced celery
2 (14 ounce) cans vegetable broth
2 cups canned tomatoes
1 cup water
⅓ cup orzo pasta, whole wheat would be even better
3 cups chopped fresh kale
1 teaspoon italian seasoning
½ teaspoon pepper
4 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

1
Heat oil in a large dutch oven over medium heat.
2
Stir in garlic and onions and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
3
Add zucchini, carrots and celery and cook for about 5 more minutes.
4
Add broth, tomatoes and water and bring to a boil.
5
Stir in orzo then reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
6
Stir occasionally.
7
Add kale, italian seasoning and pepper.
8
Cook until kale is wilted, 3-5 minutes.
9
Sprinkle parmesan cheese on each serving.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 teaspoon canola oil, ½ cup chopped onion, 2 garlic cloves, minced, 1 cup diced zucchini, and more.

Yes, Easy Vegetable 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 Vegetable Minestrone

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