Hearty Vegetarian Minestrone Recipe

Name: Hearty Vegetarian Minestrone
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil, extra-virgin; 6 each carrots sliced on the bias; 4 stalks celery diced; 2 medium yellow onion diced; 15 ounces chickpeas (garbanzo beans) drained; 30 ounces kidney beans, canned drained; 56 ounces tomatoes, canned with juice diced; 4 cloves garlic minced; 8 cups vegetable stock; 4 cups water; 4 tablespoons italian parsley chopped; 3 tablespoons basil dried; 1 tablespoon oregano dried; 1/2 teaspoon sage dried; 4 whole bay leaves; 1 pound pasta shells brown rice or whole wheat; 15 ounces green peas frozen; 1 x parmesan rind to add to stock, optional; 1 x salt to taste; 1 x black pepper to taste

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil, extra-virgin
6 each carrots sliced on the bias
4 stalks celery diced
2 medium yellow onion diced
15 ounces chickpeas (garbanzo beans) drained
30 ounces kidney beans, canned drained
56 ounces tomatoes, canned with juice diced
4 cloves garlic minced
8 cups vegetable stock
4 cups water
4 tablespoons italian parsley chopped
3 tablespoons basil dried
1 tablespoon oregano dried
1/2 teaspoon sage dried
4 whole bay leaves
1 pound pasta shells brown rice or whole wheat
15 ounces green peas frozen
1 x parmesan rind to add to stock, optional
1 x salt to taste
1 x black pepper to taste

1
Heat the olive oil in a large stock pot over medium heat.
2
Add the garlic, onion, celery and carrots.
3
Cook stirring frequently until the vegetables are beginning to soften for about 10 minutes.
4
Do not brown.
5
Add tomatoes, beans, chick peas vegetable stock and water.
6
Add the parmesan rind if using.
7
Raise heat to high and bring to a boil.
8
Turn heat to low to maintain a steady simmer.
9
Add the bay leaves, basil, oregano, sage and Italian parsley.
10
Cover and let simmer slowly for 1 to 2 hours.
11
Meanwhile prepare the brown rice pasta shells according to package directions.
12
Drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking.
13
Just before the soup is finished add the frozen green peas and pasta.
14
Taste and adjust seasoning adding salt and pepper as desired.
15
Check how much salt your canned tomatoes have you may not need to add much salt at all, if any.

1349

kcal

Calories

Fat

226

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, extra-virgin, 6 each carrots sliced on the bias, 4 stalks celery diced, 2 medium yellow onion diced, and more.

Yes, Hearty Vegetarian 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Hearty Vegetarian Minestrone

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Variations & substitutions

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