Minestrone Soup

This Kosher Minestrone Soup is a hearty and nutritious Italian classic, brimming with fresh vegetables, beans, and pasta. It's a perfect comfort food for lunch, offering a wholesome and satisfying meal in every bowl.

Ingredients

• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Onion - 1 medium, diced
• Carrot - 1 medium, diced
• Celery - 1 stalk, diced
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Zucchini - 1 medium, diced
• Green beans - 100 grams, chopped
• Canned diced tomatoes - 400 grams
• Vegetable broth - 500 milliliters
• Canned kidney beans - 200 grams, drained and rinsed
• Pasta (small shapes like ditalini) - 100 grams
• Fresh basil - 5 grams, chopped
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon

Steps

1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
2. Add the diced onion, carrot, and celery, and sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
3. Stir in the minced garlic, diced zucchini, and chopped green beans, cooking for another 3-4 minutes.
4. Add the canned diced tomatoes and vegetable broth, bringing the mixture to a simmer.
5. Once simmering, stir in the kidney beans and pasta, and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
6. Cook for about 10-12 minutes, or until the pasta is al dente.
7. Remove from heat and stir in the chopped basil and lemon juice before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 14 g
• Carbs: 55 g
• Fiber: 12 g
• Sugar: 6 g
• Sodium: 500 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 9 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins and minerals from a variety of vegetables.
• High in fiber, promoting digestive health.

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