Vegan Minestrone Soup
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- Number of Servings: 12
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil1 cup diced white onion1 cup diced carrots3 to 5 cloves garlic, minced1/2 cup diced celery1/2 cup diced green bell pepper2 32-ounce cartons organic vegetable broth1 15 ounce can black beans, rinsed1 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes (do not drain)1 cup frozen mixed vegetables, thawed1 bay leaf1 tablespoon dried oregano leaves1 tablespoon dried thyme leavesSalt and freshly ground black pepper1 cup miniature dried pastaExtra-virgin olive oil (garnish)
In a large soup pot, heat olive oil over medium heat until it starts to shimmer. Add onion, carrots, garlic, celery and bell pepper and sautι until onion just begins to brown, approximately 5 minutes.
Add vegetable broth, beans, tomatoes, mixed vegetables and seasonings to pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer covered for 1 to 1 1/2 hours. If soup is thick, add a little additional water or broth. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
About 10 minutes before serving, raise heat so soup comes to a slow boil. Add miniature pasta, and continue cooking 7 minutes until pasta is al dente. Ladle into individual bowls and garnish with drizzles of olive oil (nonvegans could top with grated parmesan). Serve at once with crusty artisan bread.
Number of Servings: 12
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user DRSUNSHINE1.
Add vegetable broth, beans, tomatoes, mixed vegetables and seasonings to pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer covered for 1 to 1 1/2 hours. If soup is thick, add a little additional water or broth. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
About 10 minutes before serving, raise heat so soup comes to a slow boil. Add miniature pasta, and continue cooking 7 minutes until pasta is al dente. Ladle into individual bowls and garnish with drizzles of olive oil (nonvegans could top with grated parmesan). Serve at once with crusty artisan bread.
Number of Servings: 12
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user DRSUNSHINE1.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 258.9
- Total Fat: 19.5 g
- Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
- Sodium: 388.7 mg
- Total Carbs: 17.7 g
- Dietary Fiber: 3.2 g
- Protein: 3.4 g
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