EASY Minestrone Soup

This easy Minestrone Soup is hearty, chock full of vegetables, budget-friendly, meal prep-ready, and super flexible! Plus, it's an option to add sausage for a meaty twist.

✔️ Dietary Features:

Reasons to enjoy this delicious dish:

🥕 Nutrient-Rich: It's rich in vitamins, minerals, and fiber, providing essential nutrients for a balanced diet.

🍲 Satisfying and Filling: This dish is hearty and filling, ensuring you won't go hungry, thanks to the beans and vegetables.

🍴 Customizable: You can adapt this dish to your taste by adding your favorite seasonings or ingredients, making it a versatile option for various preferences.

💰Budget-Friendly: It's a cost-effective meal that won't break the bank, making it accessible to a wide range of people.

🍽️ Versatile: Enjoy it as a main course or pair it with other dishes for a complete meal, giving you flexibility in your dining choices.

👩‍🍳 Easy Preparation: This dish is straightforward to make, even for those with limited cooking experience.

INGREDIENTS

• Optional: Sausage cut into small pieces

🔥HOT BUYS

INSTRUCTIONS - VEGAN

STEP 1: Dice the onion, mince the garlic, and slice the carrots. Add the olive oil, onion, garlic, and carrots to a large soup pot. Sauté over medium heat until the onions become soft and translucent (about 3 minutes).

STEP 2: Add the tomato paste to the pot and continue to sauté for 2-3 minutes more, or until the tomato paste begins to coat the bottom of the pot (do not let it burn).

STEP 3: Rinse and drain the kidney beans and chickpeas, and then add them to the pot along with the diced tomatoes (with juices), Italian seasoning, and vegetable broth. Give everything a good stir, place a lid on top, and allow it to come up to a simmer. Allow the soup to simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

STEP 4: While the soup is simmering, slice the zucchini into quarter-rounds. After the soup has simmered for 15 minutes, add the sliced zucchini and frozen green beans (no need to thaw first). Stir and simmer the soup for an additional 5-10 minutes, or until the zucchini just begins to soften.

STEP 5: Finish the soup by adding lemon juice and chopped parsley. Give it a taste and add extra salt if needed (my soup did not need any extra salt, but it may depend on the type of broth used).

INSTRUCTIONS - NON VEGAN

Optional: If you'd like to include sausage, add the sausage pieces to the soup during the last 10 minutes of simmering, ensuring they cook through.

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Bon Appétit & Cheers!

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