Classic Minestrone

Name: Classic Minestrone
Prep time: 1 h 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 15 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Italian, European
Ingredients: 425 grams cannellini beans, with liquid; 2 carrots, chopped; 2 stalks celery, thinly sliced; 59 milliliters elbow macaroni; 1 Tbsp chopped fresh thyme; 113 grams green beans, cut into 1 inch pieces; 4 servings salt and ground black pepper to taste; 1 leek, sliced; 3 Tbsps olive oil; 454 grams chopped tomatoes; 1 liters vegetable stock; 1 zucchini, thinly sliced

Classic Minestrone might be just the soup you are searching for. One serving contains 333 calories, 12g of protein, and 12g of fat. This recipe serves 4. This recipe covers 24% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. It is an affordable recipe for fans of Mediterranean food. Head to the store and pick up salt and ground pepper, carrots, zucchini, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 1 hour and 15 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a vegan diet.

Instructions

Heat olive oil in a large saucepan, over medium heat.

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Olive Oil

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Sauce Pan

Add leek, carrots, zucchini, green beans and celery. Cover, and reduce heat to low. Cook for 15 minutes, shaking the pan occasionally.

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Green Beans

Zucchini

Carrot

Celery

Leek

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Frying Pan

Stir in the stock, tomatoes and thyme. Bring to a boil, then replace the lid, and reduce heat to low; simmer gently for 30 minutes.

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Tomato

Stock

Thyme

Stir in the cannellini beans with liquid and pasta. Simmer for an additional 10 minutes, or until pasta is al dente. Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.

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Cannellini Beans