Garden Minestrone Recipe

Name: Garden Minestrone
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1 cup chopped onion; 2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 3 cups chopped yellow squash; 3 cups chopped zucchini; 1 cup chopped carrot; 1 cup fresh corn kernels (about 2 ears); 4 cups chopped tomato, divided; 3 (14-ounce) cans fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth, divided; 1/2 cup uncooked ditalini pasta (very short tube-shaped macaroni); 1 (15.5-ounce) can Great Northern beans, rinsed and drained; 1 (6-ounce) package fresh baby spinach; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 cup (4 ounces) grated Asiago cheese; Coarsely ground black pepper (optional)

Servings: persons

2 teaspoons olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano
4 garlic cloves, minced
3 cups chopped yellow squash
3 cups chopped zucchini
1 cup chopped carrot
1 cup fresh corn kernels (about 2 ears)
4 cups chopped tomato, divided
3 (14-ounce) cans fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth, divided
1/2 cup uncooked ditalini pasta (very short tube-shaped macaroni)
1 (15.5-ounce) can Great Northern beans, rinsed and drained
1 (6-ounce) package fresh baby spinach
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 cup (4 ounces) grated Asiago cheese
Coarsely ground black pepper (optional)

1
Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add onion to pan; saute 3 minutes or until softened. Add oregano and garlic; saute 1 minute. Stir in squash, zucchini, carrot, and corn; saute 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Remove from heat.
2
Place 3 cups tomato and 1 can broth in a blender; process until smooth. Add tomato mixture to pan; return pan to heat. Stir in remaining 1 cup tomato and remaining 2 cans broth; bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes.
3
Add pasta and beans to pan; cook 10 minutes or until pasta is tender, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Stir in spinach, salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Ladle soup into individual bowls; top with cheese. Garnish with coarsely ground black pepper, if desired.

738

kcal

Calories

Fat

102

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 teaspoons olive oil, 1 cup chopped onion, 2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano, 4 garlic cloves, minced, 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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