Minestrone

Minestrone Recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 1 zucchini, diced
• 1 can (400g) diced tomatoes
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 cup small pasta (such as elbow or fusilli)
• 1 can (400g) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 cups chopped spinach
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
2. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté until the onion is soft and translucent.
3. Add the diced carrots, celery, and zucchini. Cook for about 5 minutes, until the vegetables start to soften.
4. Pour in the diced tomatoes and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil.
5. Add the small pasta and simmer until cooked according to the package instructions.
6. Stir in the cannellini beans, chopped spinach, dried basil, and dried oregano. Season with salt and pepper.
7. Simmer for another 5 minutes until the flavors are well combined and the vegetables are tender.
8. Serve hot and enjoy!