Chunky Minestrone

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Chunky Minestrone is a hearty Italian vegetable soup that is packed with vegetables, beans, and pasta. It is a classic comfort food that is perfect for cold winter nights. This recipe has been passed down through generations and is a favorite among Italian families. The soup is typically served as a main course and is often accompanied by crusty bread and grated Parmesan cheese.

Recipe Type:
Standard

Prep Time:
15 mins

Cook Time:
45 mins

Total Time:
60 mins

Recipe Yield 35.30 oz
Number of Servings 8
Serving Size 4.41 oz

Ingredients

2 tbsp

olive oil

1 medium

onion

2 medium

carrot

2 stalks

celery

3 cloves

garlic

2 medium

zucchini

2 c

canned diced tomatoes

4 c

vegetable broth

1 c

kidney beans

1 c

cannellini beans

1 c

ditalini pasta

2 tbsp

Fresh Basil

1 tsp

salt

1 tsp

black pepper

Directions

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Step 1

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrot, celery, and garlic. Cook until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.

10 mins
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
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Step 2

Add zucchini, diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, kidney beans, and cannellini beans to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.

5 mins
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
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Step 3

Add ditalini pasta and cook for an additional 10 minutes, or until pasta is tender.

0 mins
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
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Step 4

Stir in fresh basil, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 2 more minutes.

1 mins
Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time

Nutrition Facts

Carbs (60.98%)
Protein (17.07%)
Fat (21.95%)

Fat:
4 g (36 kcal)

Protein:
7 g (28 kcal)

Carbohydrates:
25 g (100 kcal)

kcal
g
Calories 6.615 kcal 0.33%
Vitamin A 0.882 IU 0.1%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.0882 g 0%
Saturated Fat 0.0441 g 0.04%
Fat 0.1764 g 0.13%
Carbohydrates 1.1025 g 0.22%
Sodium 26.46 mg 5.29%
Fibers 0.3087 g 0.81%
Sugars 0.2646 g 0%
Protein 0.3087 g 0.36%
Vitamin C 1.323 mg 1.47%
Calcium 0.2646 mg 0.05%
Iron 0.441 mg 0.09%
Potassium 19.845 mg 3.97%
Alcohol 0 g 0%
Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Lactose 0 g 0%
Vitamin B6 0.441 mg 33.92%
Vitamin B12 0 mcg 0%
Vitamin E 0.1764 mg 1.18%
Zinc 0.2646 mg 0.05%
Selenium 0.441 mcg 0.09%
Vitamin D 0 mcg 0%

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Meal Type Lunch Dinner Snack
Difficulty Level Medium

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