Classic Minestrone Soup Recipe - Cookie and Kate
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DirectionsStep1Warm 3 tablespoons of the olive oil in a large Dutch oven or stockpot over medium heat. Once the oil is shimmering, add the chopped onion, carrot, celery, tomato paste and a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring often, until the …Step2Add the seasonal vegetables, garlic, oregano and thyme. Cook until fragrant while stirring frequently, about 2 minutes.Step3Pour in the diced tomatoes and their juices, broth and water. Add the salt, bay leaves and red pepper flakes. Season generously with freshly ground black pepper.Step4Raise heat to medium-high and bring the mixture to a boil, then partially cover the pot with the lid, leaving about a 1” gap for steam to escape. Reduce heat as necessary to maintain a gentle simmer.Step5Cook for 15 minutes, then remove the lid and add the pasta, beans and greens. Continue simmering, uncovered, for 20 minutes or until the the pasta is cooked al dente and the greens are tender.Step6Remove the pot from the heat, then remove the bay leaves. Stir in the lemon juice and remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Taste and season with more salt (I usually add about 1/4 teaspoon more) and pepper until the fl…IngredientsIngredients4 tablespoonsExtra-Virgin Olive Oil (divided)1 Medium Yellow Onion (chopped)2 Medium Carrots (peeled and chopped)2 medium ribsCelery (chopped)¼ cupTomato Paste2 cupsSeasonal Vegetables (chopped, potatoes, yellow squash, zucchini, butternut squash, green beans or peas all work)4 clovesGarlic (pressed or minced)½ teaspoonDried Oregano½ teaspoonDried Thyme28 ouncesTomatoes (diced, with their liquid, or 2 small 15-ounce cans)4 cupsVegetable Broth2 cupsWater1 teaspoonFine Sea Salt2 Bay Leavesadd pinchRed Pepper Flakesadd Black Pepper (freshly ground)1 cupWhole Grain Orecchiette (elbow or small shell pasta)15 ouncesCannellini Beans (or Great Northern beans, rinsed and drained, or 1 1/2 cups cooked beans)2 cupsBaby Spinach (chopped kale or chopped collard greens)2 teaspoonsLemon Juiceadd Parmesan Cheese (freshly grated, for garnishing, optional)See moreNutritionalNutritional298 Calories10 gTotal Fat46 gCarbohydrate924 mgSodium10 gProteinFrom cookieandkate.comRecipeDirectionsIngredientsNutritionalExplore further
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