Quick Minestrone Soup Recipe

Name: Quick Minestrone Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 medium onion, sliced (about 1 cup); 2 carrots, sliced (about 1 cup); 2 celery ribs, coarsely chopped (about 1 1/3 cups); 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 teaspoons dried basil; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 6 cups vegetable or chicken broth; 1/3 cup dry sherry; 1 medium zucchini, chunked (about 1 cup); 2 medium tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and diced or 1/2 cups canned crushed tomatoes; 1/4 pound fresh green beans, cut into 2-inch pieces; 2 cups cooked kidney beans, drained; 1/4 cup fusilli (spiral) pasta; Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus additional for the table

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, sliced (about 1 cup)
2 carrots, sliced (about 1 cup)
2 celery ribs, coarsely chopped (about 1 1/3 cups)
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
6 cups vegetable or chicken broth
1/3 cup dry sherry
1 medium zucchini, chunked (about 1 cup)
2 medium tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and diced or 1/2 cups canned crushed tomatoes
1/4 pound fresh green beans, cut into 2-inch pieces
2 cups cooked kidney beans, drained
1/4 cup fusilli (spiral) pasta
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus additional for the table

1
Heat the oil in a 4-quart saucepan over medium-high heat.
2
Add the onion and saute until softened, about 5 minutes.
3
Stir in carrots, celery, garlic, basil, and oregano.
4
Then add the broth, bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes.
5
Add the sherry, zucchini, tomatoes, green beans, kidney beans, and fusilli.
6
Simmer an additional 10 to 15 minutes or until pasta is cooked.
7
Season with salt and pepper.
8
Taste and adjust seasoning.
9
Stir in Parmesan just before serving.
10
Serve with additional Parmesan cheese at the table, if desired.

1016

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

132

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 medium onion, sliced (about 1 cup), 2 carrots, sliced (about 1 cup), 2 celery ribs, coarsely chopped (about 1 1/3 cups), and more.

Yes, Quick Minestrone Soup 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.

Quick Minestrone Soup

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