Minestrone Recipe

Name: Minestrone
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 2 medium onions, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced; 2 medium celery stalks, diced; Handful of celery leaves, chopped; 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced; One 16-ounce can salt-free diced tomatoes, undrained; 1 cup salt-free tomato sauce; 1/4 cup dry red wine, optional; 2 bay leaves; 2 teaspoons Italian herb seasoning; 1 cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed; 1 cup frozen green peas, thawed; 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley; Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 medium onions, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
2 medium celery stalks, diced
Handful of celery leaves, chopped
2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
One 16-ounce can salt-free diced tomatoes, undrained
1 cup salt-free tomato sauce
1/4 cup dry red wine, optional
2 bay leaves
2 teaspoons Italian herb seasoning
1 cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 cup frozen green peas, thawed
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

1
Heat the oil in a soup pot.
2
Add the onions and saute over medium-low heat until translucent.
3
Add the garlic and continue to saute until both are golden.
4
Add the carrots, celery and leaves, and potatoes, along with just enough water to cover.
5
Stir in the tomatoes, tomato sauce, optional wine, bay leaves, and seasoning.
6
Bring to a rapid simmer, then lower the heat.
7
Cover and simmer gently until the vegetables are just done, about 20 to 25 minutes.
8
Add the chickpeas, green peas, and parsley.
9
Adjust the consistency with more water as needed if the soup is too crowded, then season with salt and pepper.
10
Simmer over low heat for at least another 20 to 30 minutes, or until the vegetables are completely tender, but not overdone.
11
Discard the bay leaves and serve.
12
Per serving:
13
Calories: 130
14
Total fat: 3g
15
Protein: 5g
16
Fiber: 6g
17
Carbohydrate: 24g
18
Cholesterol: 0mg
19
Sodium: 190mg

282

kcal

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Fat

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Protein

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* 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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 2 medium onions, finely chopped, 2 cloves garlic, minced, 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced, and more.

Yes, 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.

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