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Minestrone Soup

Minestrone

This easy to make Minestrone soup is loaded with hearty vegetables and packed with flavor! It’s quick to make on the stove stop and perfect to when you want a delicious bowl of soup. 

[recipe servings=6 time=25 Minutes Difficulty=Easy]

[recipe-ingredients]

1 Tablespoon Olive Oil

1 Leek, Sliced Into ¼-Inch Half Moons

2 Carrots, Peeled And Cut Into ½-Inch Pieces

3 Celery Stalks, Peeled And Cut Into ½-Inch Pieces

2 Small Yellow Squash, Cut Into ¼-Inch Half Moons

4 Garlic Cloves, Minced Parmesan Rind, Optional

1 Sweet Potato, Diced

1 15-Ounce Can Diced Tomatoes 

6 Cups Vegetable Or Beef Broth

1 Can Cannellini Beans, Drained And Rinsed

1 Cup Elbow Pasta

2 Cups Chopped Kale

½ Lemon, Juiced

Grated Parmesan For Garnish

Fresh Cilantro, Chopped For Garnish

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[recipe-directions]

  1. In a large stockpot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the leek, carrots, celery, squash, garlic, and 1 teaspoon salt and sauté for 5-7 minutes, until softened. 
  2. Stir in the parmesan rind (optional), sweet potato, tomatoes, and their liquid, broth, and beans, and bring to a simmer. 
  3. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes, then stir in the pasta. Cook for another 7 minutes, until the pasta is tender. 
  4. Turn off the heat and stir in the kale and lemon juice. Cover until the kale is wilted. Season to taste with salt and pepper. 
  5. Serve with parmesan and cilantro. 

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