Garden Minestrone Recipe

Name: Garden Minestrone
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 onion, minced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra for serving; 1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano (or 1/2 t. dried); 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 6 cups low sodium chicken broth; 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce; 1 cup dried great northern beans (pre-soaked overnight, drained) or 1 cup cannellini beans (pre-soaked overnight, drained); 2 carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch pieces; 1 zucchini, quartered lengthwise and sliced 1/4 inch thick; 8 ounces swiss chard, stemmed and leaves sliced 1/2 inch thick; 1/2 cup small shell pasta (such as ditalini, tubettini, or mini elbows); 1/2 cup minced fresh basil; salt; pepper; grated parmesan cheese, for serving

Servings: persons

1 onion, minced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra for serving
1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano (or 1/2 t. dried)
1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
6 cups low sodium chicken broth
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 cup dried great northern beans (pre-soaked overnight, drained) or 1 cup cannellini beans (pre-soaked overnight, drained)
2 carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1 zucchini, quartered lengthwise and sliced 1/4 inch thick
8 ounces swiss chard, stemmed and leaves sliced 1/2 inch thick
1/2 cup small shell pasta (such as ditalini, tubettini, or mini elbows)
1/2 cup minced fresh basil
salt
pepper
grated parmesan cheese, for serving

1
Microwave onion, garlic, oil, oregano, and red pepper flakes in bowl, stirring occasionally, until onion is softened, about 5 minutes; transfer to slow cooker.
2
Stir broth, tomato sauce, soaked beans, and carrots into slow cooker.
3
Cover and cook until beans are tender, 9-11 hours on LOW or 5-7 hours on HIGH.
4
Stir in zucchini, chard, and pasta; cover and cook on HIGH until vegetables and pasta are tender, 20-30 minutes.
5
Stir in basil; season with salt and pepper to taste; serve with Parmesan cheese and additional olive oil.

1015

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

129

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 onion, minced, 4 garlic cloves, minced, 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra for serving, 1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano (or 1/2 t. dried), and more.

Yes, Garden 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.

Garden Minestrone

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