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Vegan Minestrone Soup

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Vegan Minestrone Soup is a hearty, nutritious, and comforting dish filled with vibrant vegetables, beans, and pasta, all simmered in a savory tomato-based broth. This plant-based version is rich in fiber, protein, and vitamins, making it perfect for a cozy meal or meal prep.

Ingredients

  1. 2 tablespoons olive oil
    1 small onion, chopped
    2 cloves garlic, minced
    2 carrots, peeled and diced
    2 celery stalks, diced
    1 medium zucchini, diced
    1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
    1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
    1 can (15 oz) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
    6 cups vegetable broth
    1/2 cup small pasta (like ditalini, elbow, or shell pasta)
    1 cup spinach or kale, chopped
    1 teaspoon dried oregano
    1 teaspoon dried basil
    1/2 teaspoon ground thyme
    1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
    Salt and pepper to taste
    Fresh basil or parsley for garnish (optional)
    Lemon wedges for serving (optional)

Instructions

Sauté the vegetables: Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened and fragrant.

  1. Add zucchini and tomatoes: Stir in the diced zucchini and canned diced tomatoes (with their juices). Cook for another 2-3 minutes, allowing the zucchini to soften slightly.
  2. Add the broth and beans: Pour in the vegetable broth, kidney beans, and cannellini beans. Stir everything together and bring the soup to a boil.
  3. Simmer the soup: Once the soup is boiling, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 10-15 minutes, until the vegetables are tender and the flavors meld together.
  4. Cook the pasta: Add the pasta to the soup and continue to simmer for 8-10 minutes, or until the pasta is al dente.
  5. Add greens and seasoning: Stir in the chopped spinach or kale, oregano, basil, thyme, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and pepper. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, until the greens are wilted.
  6. Serve: Taste the soup and adjust seasoning if necessary. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh basil or parsley, if desired. Serve with lemon wedges on the side for freshness.

Notes

  1. Add more vegetables like bell peppers, green beans, or potatoes for extra texture.
  2. Use different beans such as pinto beans or chickpeas for variety.
  3. For extra protein, add tempeh or tofu cubes to the soup.
  4. Use gluten-free pasta if needed, and check that vegetable broth is gluten-free.

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